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About Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin


About Cumin and Buddha's Belly Bamboo


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Grass  
Herbs  

Origin
China, Japan  
Mediterranean, Northern Africa  

Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo  
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin  

Number of Varieties
1  
3  
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests  
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
-9999  

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  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
152.40 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
5.50 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red  
White, Purple  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Tan, Sandy Brown  

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  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear  
Compound  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Very Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Container, 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  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
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 branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
-  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
-  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies, Mites  
Insects  

Allergy
Pollen, Rash  
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai  
-  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair  
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for insects  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums  
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting  

Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem  
Leaves, Seeds  

Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry  
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages  

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  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa  
CUMINUM cyminum  

Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo  
Cumin  

In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस  
जीरा संयंत्र  

In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus  
Kümmelpflanze  

In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha  
Usine de cumin  

In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda  
planta de comino  

In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα  
εργοστάσιο κύμινο  

In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda  
Cumin planta  

In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo  
Kmin roślin  

In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo  
Cumin plant  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Poales  
Apiales  

Family
Poaceae  
Apiaceae  

Genus
Bambusa  
Cuminum  

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Bambuseae  
Scandiceae  

Subfamily
Bambusoideae  
Apioideae  

Number of Species
1  
100  

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Properties of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin. Buddha's Belly Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Buddha's Belly Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Buddha's Belly Bamboo has allergic reactions like Pollen and Rash and Cumin has allergic reactions like Pollen and Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin

Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.

Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin Physical Information

Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin are as follows:

Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin

Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Cumin 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 Cumin 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 Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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