Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Japan
Types
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-6
Sunset Zone
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Semi-ripe 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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Pollen, Rash
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
De bambú del vientre de Buda
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Bamboo barriga de Buda
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
Buddy Belly Bamboo
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Buddha ventre Bamboo
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.