Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance-shaped to oblong
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, Sand
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
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.