Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Europe
Western Africa
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy 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
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Swiss Chard
Lucky Bamboo
In French
Chard suisse
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
Acelgas
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
bambu da sorte
In Polish
Boćwina
lucky bamboo
In Latin
Swiss Chard
felix bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo. Swiss Chard doesn't have thorns and Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Swiss Chard does not have fragrant flowers. Swiss Chard has allergic reactions like dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting and wheezing and Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Swiss Chard and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard 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.