Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
White Zinnia
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Weiß Zinnia
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Blanc Zinnia
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Zinnia blanco
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
λευκό Zinnia
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
branco Zinnia
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Biały Zinnia
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Zinnia album
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Zinnia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of White Zinnia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Zinnia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
White Zinnia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
White Zinnia flower color: White
White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Zinnia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of White Zinnia and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers 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 White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.