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About Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus


About Blue Hibiscus and Buddha's Belly Bamboo


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Shrub   

Origin
China, Japan   
Australia   

Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo   
Not available   

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests   
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
152.40 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
5.50 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red   
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Irregular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Divison   
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Less Watering   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

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, Rust aphids   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Mites   
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects   

Allergy
Pollen, Rash   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai   
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Showy   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums   
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure   

Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry   
Decoration Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical   
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa   
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'   

Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo   
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus   

In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस   
Blue Hibiscus   

In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus   
Blauer Hibiskus Baum   

In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha   
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre   

In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda   
Azul árbol del hibisco   

In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα   
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree   

In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda   
Árvore azul do hibiscus   

In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo   
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo   

In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo   
Hibiscus lignum blue   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Malvales   

Family
Poaceae   
Malvaceae   

Genus
Bambusa   
Alyogyne   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Bambuseae   
Hibisceae   

Subfamily
Bambusoideae   
Malvoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus. Buddha's Belly Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Blue Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Buddha's Belly Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Buddha's Belly Bamboo has allergic reactions like Pollen and Rash and Blue Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Rash. 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 Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus

Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information

Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:

Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus

Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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