Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Vegetable, Vines
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
  
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
  
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
1-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings
  
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
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
  
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Gray leaf blight, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
None
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
  
Beetles, Bugs
  
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
  
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
  
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
  
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
  
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
  
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
  
चीनी कद्दू
  
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
  
chinesisch Kürbis
  
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
  
potiron chinois
  
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
  
calabaza china
  
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
  
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
  
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
  
abóbora chinês
  
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
  
Chiński dyni
  
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
  
Chinese cucurbita
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Violales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Bambusa
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Bambuseae
  
Cucurbiteae
  
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cheese Pumpkin 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 Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.