Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China, Japan
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Artichoke
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Artichoke
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Artischocke
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Artichaut
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Alcachofa
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Karczoch
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
cactus
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Artichoke and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Artichoke and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Artichoke and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads 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 Artichoke 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.