Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Asia, Europe
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Thyme
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Thymian
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Thym
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Tomillo
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Tomilho
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Tymianek
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Thyme
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Thyme Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Thyme are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Thyme
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Thyme 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 Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.