Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
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 to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Aaraar
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Wacholder
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Genévrier
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Juniperus
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Jałowiec
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Juniperus
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Juniper
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Juniper Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Juniper are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Juniper
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.