Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
7-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Marijuana
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
मारिजुआना
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Marihuana
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Marijuana
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Marijuana
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Maconha
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Marihuana
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Marijuana
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Marijuana Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Marijuana are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Marijuana
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Marijuana 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 Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.