Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Coastal Regions, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
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
Light Green
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Poisonous, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Brachyscome plant
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Brachyscome Pflanze
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
plante Brachyscome
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
planta Brachyscome
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
φυτό Brachyscome
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
planta Brachyscome
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Brachyscome roślin
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Brachyscome herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Bambusa
Brachyscome
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Brachyscome
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Brachyscome is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Brachyscome Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brachyscome is Acidic.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Brachyscome Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Brachyscome physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Brachyscome are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
- Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Brachyscome
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Brachyscome 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 Brachyscome pruning is done 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 Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.