Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
moist forests
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Rhododendron
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
rhododendron
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Rhododendron
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
rhododendron
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
rododendro
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
rododendro
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
rododendron
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Rhododendron
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Rhododendron
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Rhododendron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Rhododendron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Rhododendron and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs 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 Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.