Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
सागौन
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Teak
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Teak
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Teak
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Teak
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Teak
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Teak
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Teak
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Teak and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Teak and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Teak and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Teak and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Teak and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Teak and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning 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 Teak 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.