Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Fern like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
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
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Areca catechu
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
सुपारी
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Betelnusspalme
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
noix de bétel
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
noz de betel
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
betel nut
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Bambusa
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Areca nut
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Areca nut Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Areca nut are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Areca nut
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Areca nut 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 Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.