Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Western Africa
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
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
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
प्याज
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Zwiebel
Lucky Bamboo
In French
Oignon
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
Cebolla
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Cebola
bambu da sorte
In Polish
Cebula
lucky bamboo
In Latin
cepa
felix bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of White Onion and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Lucky Bamboo season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
White Onion and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
White Onion and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of White Onion and Lucky Bamboo
Care of White Onion and Lucky Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Lucky Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Onion 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.