Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Strawberry Bush
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Strawberry Bush
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Classic Bush
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Bush and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 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 Strawberry Bush and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Bush and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Strawberry Bush and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush 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.