Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Western Africa
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Number of Varieties
8120
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-911-15
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
12-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm15.20 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm15.20 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, 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
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
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
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Flowers
Insignificant
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Flower Petal Number
-
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Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
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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✘
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Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
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Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Pekannuss
Lucky Bamboo
In French
Pacanier
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
Pecan
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
bambu da sorte
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
lucky bamboo
In Latin
Pecan
felix bamboo
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Asparagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
1927
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27800
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