Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Western Asia
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Aristate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
root cutting
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
Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
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
Cut away fading foliage, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
10-52-17 after germination, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
PAPAVER orientale 'Carneum'
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Oriental Poppy, Pink Oriental Poppy
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
ओरिएंटल पोस्ता
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Türkischer Mohn
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
pavot oriental
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
amapola oriental
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
oriental poppy
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
papoila oriental
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
orientalne maku
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
oriental poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Ranunculales
Family
Poaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Magnolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Pink Oriental Poppy
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Pink Oriental Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Pink Oriental Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Oriental Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Oriental Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Oriental Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Pink Oriental Poppy Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Pink Oriental Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Pink Oriental Poppy height is 76.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Pink Oriental Poppy are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Oriental Poppy flower color: Light Pink
- Pink Oriental Poppy leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Pink Oriental Poppy
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Pink Oriental Poppy 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 Pink Oriental Poppy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune after flowering, 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 Pink Oriental Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.