Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America
China, Japan
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Pineapple
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
अनानास
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Ananas
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Ananas
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Piña
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Ανανάς
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Ananas
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Pineapple
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Pineapple and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Pineapple and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Pineapple and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves 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 Pineapple 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.