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About Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo


About Lucky Bamboo and Tree-of-Heaven


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Aquatics, Shrub   

Origin
China   
Western Africa   

Types
Not Available   
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree   

Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Not Available   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
11-15   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H2, 21, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
15.20 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
White, Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
White, Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
White, Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
White, Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Long Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Plant grows in water   

In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Ample Water   

In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Adequately   

In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   

Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly   
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, Variety of soil types   
Not Found   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
None   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Not Available   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Not Available   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
DRACAENA sanderiana   

Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Lucky Bamboo   

In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
Lucky Bamboo   

In German
Baum des Himmels   
Lucky Bamboo   

In French
Arbre de paradis   
Lucky Bamboo   

In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
bambú de la suerte   

In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
τυχερός μπαμπού   

In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
bambu da sorte   

In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
lucky bamboo   

In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
felix bamboo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Asparagales   

Family
Simaroubaceae   
Agavaceae   

Genus
Ailanthus   
Dracaena   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Nolinoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo

Wondering what are the properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo. Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Lucky Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Tree-of-Heaven does not have fragrant flowers. Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Lucky Bamboo has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo

Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.

Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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