Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western Africa
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Algae growing in water and on container, Brown stalks, Leaves with brown tip, Stalks yellow from bottom up, White sticky substance on stalks, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Red Buckeye
Lucky Bamboo
In French
Red Buckeye
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
bambu da sorte
In Polish
Red Buckeye
lucky bamboo
In Latin
Red Buckeye
felix bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color:
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Red Buckeye and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.