Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Western Africa
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Number of Varieties
1000120
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40000
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Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-711-15
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
10.00 cm15.20 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
9.00 cm15.20 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
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Repeat Bloomer
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✔
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Tolerances
-
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
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
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Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Double
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Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
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✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
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✘
Self-Sowing
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Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Syringa
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Lilac
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
बकाइन
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Flieder
Lucky Bamboo
In French
lilas
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
lila
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
πασχαλιά
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
lilás
bambu da sorte
In Polish
liliowy
lucky bamboo
In Latin
lilac
felix bamboo
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Oleaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Syringa
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Oleeae
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Subfamily
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Nolinoideae
Number of Species
1227
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27800
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