Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Constipation
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Lotus Sacré
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
loto sagrado
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Sacred Lotus and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage 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 Sacred Lotus 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.