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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Red
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
  
Flying insects, Moths
  
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
  
Rash, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
  
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Poales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Bambusa
  
Guzmania
  
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.