Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Europe
Western Africa
Types
Shrub
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red 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
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
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, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Scotch Broom
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
cytisus scoparius
Lucky Bamboo
In German
cytisus scoparius
Lucky Bamboo
In French
cytisus scoparius
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
Cytisus scoparius
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
Cytisus Scoparius ή
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
cytisus scoparius
bambu da sorte
In Polish
żarnowiec
lucky bamboo
In Latin
scoparius cytisum
felix bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Scotch Broom and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Scotch Broom and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Scotch Broom and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scotch Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Scotch Broom and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Scotch Broom and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Scotch Broom and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Scotch Broom and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Scotch Broom and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scotch Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scotch Broom 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.