Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Moisture
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Common myrtle
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Myrte
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Myrtus communis
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
murta comum
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
myrto Common
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Common Myrtle and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.