Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-1
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
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
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
जेड पौधा
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Geldbaum
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Jade Plant
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Jade Plant Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Jade Plant are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Jade Plant
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.