Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Cold Regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
10-4
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
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, Needs good drainage
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Not Available
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, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
COELOGYNE cristata
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Coelogyne, Orchid
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Coelogyne
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Coelogyne
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Coelogyne
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
coelogyne
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Coelogyne
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Coelogyne
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
coelogyne
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Coelogyne
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
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 Coelogyne
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Coelogyne is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Coelogyne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coelogyne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coelogyne is Not Available while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coelogyne is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Coelogyne Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Coelogyne physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Coelogyne height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Coelogyne are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Coelogyne flower color: White and Yellow
- Coelogyne leaf color: Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Coelogyne
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Coelogyne 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 Coelogyne 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 Coelogyne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.