Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Poales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning 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 Blue Princess Holly 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.