Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
हीथ
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Heidekraut
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
bruyère
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
brezo
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
urze
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
wrzos
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Heather
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Heather Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Heather are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Heather
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Heather 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 Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.