Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
China, Japan
Types
Coconut and Dates
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
tropical environments
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Brown
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
feather-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Light, Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season
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
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Boron, EDTA iron, Maganese, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
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
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Bugs, Insects, Mice, Rats, Rodents
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Brain disease, Cancer, Cyanide Poisoning, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Biodiesel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Used in salads, Wax
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Palm
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Palm
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Palme
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Paume
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Palma
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Παλάμη
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Palma
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Palma
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Vero
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Archontophoenix
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palm Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Palm Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palm Tree is Light, Loose, Moist and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palm Tree is Acidic and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Palm Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Palm Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Palm Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Palm Tree flower color: White and Yellow
Palm Tree leaf color: Brown
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Palm Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Palm Tree and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds 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 Palm Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.