Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
South Africa
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
10-6
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
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 ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Gerbera
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Gerbera
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Gerbera
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Gerbera
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Gerbera
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Gerbera
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Gerbera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Magnoliids
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Gerbera Daisy 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 Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.