Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Types
-
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
QUICKSTICK
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
QUICKSTICK
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Quickstick
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Robinieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Quickstick and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Quickstick and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Quickstick and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.