Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen, Rash
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
-
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Hydrangea
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Hortensie
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Hortensia
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Hortensia
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
υδραγεία
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Hortensja
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Silver Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water 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.