Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Not Available
China, Japan
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Kalanchoe
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Kalanchoe
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Kalanchoe
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kalanchoe and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kalanchoe and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Kalanchoe and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure 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 Kalanchoe needs Moderate 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.