Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China, Japan
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Pear
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
नाशपाती
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Birne
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Poire
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Pera
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Pera
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Gruszka
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Orbis
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Pear and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear 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 Pear 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.