Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western Africa
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
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, 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, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
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, Shade areas
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Calycanthus floridus
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Lucky Bamboo
In German
sweetshrub
Lucky Bamboo
In French
sweetshrub
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
sweetshrub
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
sweetshrub
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
bambu da sorte
In Polish
sweetshrub
lucky bamboo
In Latin
sweetshrub
felix bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Laurales
Asparagales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Sweetshrub and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub 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.