Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Root
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Star-of-Bethlehem 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.