Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Asia
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Cats
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Grown for shade
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, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
kiwai
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi pruning is done 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.