Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China
China, Japan
Types
-
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Upland
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Daphne plant
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
plante Daphne
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Daphne plant
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Daphne and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Daphne and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Daphne and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Daphne and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.