Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
China, Japan
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Bosc Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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 Bosc Pear 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.
