Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
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
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Root
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
meadow saffron
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Colchique d'automne
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
meadow saffron
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
autumnale
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Meadow Saffron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required 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 Meadow Saffron 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.
