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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Aquatics, Shrub  
Ornamental Plants  

Origin
Western Africa  
Africa, Southern Asia  

Types
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree  
-  

Number of Varieties
120  
99+
10  

Habitat
-  
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15  
1-15  

AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
12 - 5  

Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24  
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  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
15.20 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
Green  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan, Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green  
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy  

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green  
Yellow, Red, Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green  
Yellow, Red, Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Slow  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

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

How to Plant?
Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Ample Water  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Adequately  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
-  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Clay, Loamy, Sand  

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

Pruning
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, organic fertlizers  

Pests and Diseases
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  
Prodenia, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
-  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
-  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
-  

Allergy
-  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Borders  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
-  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Leaves, Seeds  

Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant  
-  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical  
Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
DRACAENA sanderiana  
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'  

Common Name
Lucky Bamboo  
Joseph's Coat  

In Hindi
Lucky Bamboo  
tandalja bhaji  

In German
Lucky Bamboo  
Tampala  

In French
Lucky Bamboo  
Tampala  

In Spanish
bambú de la suerte  
Tampala  

In Greek
τυχερός μπαμπού  
Tampala  

In Portuguese
bambu da sorte  
Tampala  

In Polish
lucky bamboo  
Tampala  

In Latin
felix bamboo  
Tampala  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Asparagales  
Caryophyllales  

Family
Agavaceae  
Amaranthaceae  

Genus
Dracaena  
Amaranthus L  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
Nolinoideae  
Amaranthoideae  

Number of Species
27  
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Difference Between Lucky Bamboo and Tampala

If you are confused whether Lucky Bamboo or Tampala are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Lucky Bamboo and Tampala Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Lucky Bamboo are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Tampala fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and organic fertlizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Lucky Bamboo and Tampala if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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