Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Linear
Spinach Type
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Rotkohl
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Chou rouge
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Red Cabbage
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Red Cabbage 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 Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.