Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
China, Japan
Types
Not available
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Bidens
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Bidens
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Bidens
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Bidens
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Bidens
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Bidens
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Bidens
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Bidens
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bidens and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Bidens and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Bidens and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Bidens and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves 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 Bidens 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.