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About Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo

Tree Mallow
Buddha's Belly Bamboo
About Buddha's Belly Bamboo and Tree Mallow


What is
Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Tender Perennial   
Grass   
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean   
China, Japan   
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea   
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo   
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks   
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests   
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10   
9-11   
AHS Heat Zone
10-8   
12 - 9   
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
210.00 cm   
99+
152.40 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
5.50 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum   
Red   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Green, Tan   
Brown   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Light Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Dark Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular   
Linear   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Not Available   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   
Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground   
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings   
Divison   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week   
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning   
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
Pests and diseases free   
Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
None   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
Yes   
Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Butterflies, Mites   
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Pollen, Rash   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden   
Bonsai   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin and hair, Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
No   
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Poultice   
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums   
Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Sap, Stem   
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad   
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry   
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Insignificant   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower   
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea   
BAMBUSA ventricosa   
Common Name
Tree Mallow   
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo   
In Hindi
Tree Mallow   
बुद्ध के पेट बांस   
In German
Baum Mallow   
Buddhas Bauch Bambus   
In French
Arbre Mallow   
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha   
In Spanish
árbol de la malva   
De bambú del vientre de Buda   
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα   
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα   
In Portuguese
Mallow   
Bamboo barriga de Buda   
In Polish
drzewo Mallow   
Buddy Belly Bamboo   
In Latin
ligno malvae   
Buddha ventre Bamboo   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   
Order
Malvales   
Poales   
Family
Malvaceae   
Poaceae   
Genus
Lavatera   
Bambusa   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Tribe
Malveae   
Bambuseae   
Subfamily
Malvoideae   
Bambusoideae   
Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Properties of Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo

Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Buddha's Belly Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Buddha's Belly Bamboo has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo

Season and care of Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:

Care of Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo

Care of Tree Mallow and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning 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 Tree Mallow 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.

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