Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Western Africa
Types
Vine, Flowering plant
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Whole plant
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
शकरकन्द
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Süßkartoffel
Lucky Bamboo
In French
Patate douce
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
Sweet potato
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
bambu da sorte
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
lucky bamboo
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
felix bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo. Sweet Potato Vine doesn't have thorns and Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Potato Vine does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Potato Vine has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash and Twitching of face and Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash and Twitching of face. 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 Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine 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 Sweet Potato Vine 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.