Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Bees
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
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
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Gardenia
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Gardenia
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Gardenia
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Gardenie
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Gardénia
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Gardenia
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
gardênia
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Gardenia
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gardenia
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gardenia Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gardenia are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gardenia
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gardenia 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.