Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
China, Japan
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arching Brassia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Arching Brassia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Buddha's Belly Bamboo pruning is done Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.