Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Drought Tolerant, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
10-10-10, 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Camellia japonais
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Camellia Italica
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Theoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Camellia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Japanese Camellia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, 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.