Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
North America, Canada
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
constipation, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Northern White Cedar
Eastern Arborvitae
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
अमेरिकी Arborvitae
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Lebensbaum
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Amérique Arborvitae
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Americana Arborvitae
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
αμερικανική Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Arborvitae americano
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Amerykański Tuja
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
American Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and American Arborvitae
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and American Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and American Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and American Arborvitae Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and American Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas American Arborvitae height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and American Arborvitae are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
American Arborvitae flower color: Brown
- American Arborvitae leaf color: Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and American Arborvitae
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and American Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and American Arborvitae pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer American Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.