Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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, Alkaline
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Capnoides
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Capnoides
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
capnoides
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Capnoides
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Capnoides
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Capnoides
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Poaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Fumarieae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Fumarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Capnoides
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Capnoides Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Capnoides are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Capnoides
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Capnoides 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 Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.