Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-5
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
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
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Shell Ginger
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Shell Ginger
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Shell Ginger
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.