Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
China, Japan
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Laelia
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Laelia
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Laelia
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Laelia
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Laelia
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Laelia
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Laelia
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Laelia
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Laelia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Laelia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Laelia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches 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 Laelia 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.