Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Remove dead flowers
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers 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 Hybrid Phlox 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.