Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
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
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
Leaf Cutting, 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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
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
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Guzmania
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Guzmania Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Guzmania are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Guzmania
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.