Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
China, Japan
Types
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Early Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
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
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Potentilla
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Potentilla plant
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Potentilla Pflanze
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
plante Potentilla
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
planta Potentilla
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
φυτό potentilla
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
planta Potentilla
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Potentilla roślin
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Potentilla herba
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Potentilla and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Potentilla and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Potentilla and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Potentilla season is Early Fall and Spring and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Early Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Potentilla is Well drained and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Potentilla and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Potentilla and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Potentilla and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Potentilla and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Potentilla and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla 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.