Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Western United States
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Spruce
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Blue Spruce 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 Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.