Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Cold Regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Acidic, 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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Pollen, Rash
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Bambusoideae
Properties of Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo. Black Raspberry has thorns and Buddha's Belly Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Buddha's Belly Bamboo has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Black Raspberry and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Black Raspberry 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.