Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Budding, From bulbs
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
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Bulbs
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
लहसुन
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Knoblauch
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Ail
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Ajo
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
alho
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
czosnek
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Garlic
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Garlic Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Garlic are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Garlic
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Garlic 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 Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.