Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
10-2
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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 soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
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
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
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, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Ornamental Oregano
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
सजावटी अजवायन
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Ornamental Oregano
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
ornement origan
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Ornamentales orégano
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
ornamental Oregano
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
ozdobne Oregano
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
decentius Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Ornamental Oregano
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Ornamental Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Ornamental Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Oregano is Loam while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Ornamental Oregano Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Ornamental Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Ornamental Oregano are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
- Ornamental Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Ornamental Oregano
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.