Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
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
Do not water frequently
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
Pruning
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
English boxwood
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
European boxwood
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Buis commun
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
boj común
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Buxo
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and English Boxwood
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and English Boxwood Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and English Boxwood are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and English Boxwood
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.