Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark 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, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Ample 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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, 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
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Epidendrum
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Epidendrum
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Epidendrum
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Epidendrum
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Epidendrum
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Epidendrum
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Bambusa
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Epidendrum
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Epidendrum Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Epidendrum are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Epidendrum
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.