Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
इमली का पेड़
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Tamarinde
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
tamarinier
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
tamarindo
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
tamarindo
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Tamarind tree
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.