Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Mountains
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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 in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Himalayan Birch and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water 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.