Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Melanesia
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Basketary, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Copperleaf
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Copperleaf
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Copperleaf
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Copperleaf
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
copperleaf
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Copperleaf
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Copperleaf
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Copperleaf Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Copperleaf are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Copperleaf
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.