Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, 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, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
No Medicinal Use
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Chionodoxa
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Chionodoxa
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Chionodoxa
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.