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Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Buddha's belly bamboo is a large, clumping bamboo with interestingly shaped culms that have a characteristic bulge at the nodes, giving this plant its common name. Use in containers to achieve the most interesting growth from this bamboo, or plant it in open soil where it can be used as an effective screen or vertical feature.
Bambusa ventricosa
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Smooth
Leaf length : 5"
Leaf shape : Lance-shaped
Leaf color : Dark green
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity height : 10-30 ft.
Growth rate : Vigorous
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 20 to 25 F( Z9a)
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes
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