Buddha's Belly True (Bambusa Ventricosa) bamboo was named for the plant's characteristic tendency to have bulging culms, or to 'belly out'.
Decorative poles make for a great feature plant. When stressed the lower internodes become short and swollen like a Buddha's belly and are valued for their furniture making and decorative uses. Dark green culms turn to gold when mature. Well suited as a potted or bonsai variety. Grows well in poor soil dry areas for windbreak or creek erosion.
Suitable as a bonsai variety. Makes an impenetrable hedge. Leaves are high-protein.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: High
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Soil: Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mixed in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended.
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Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: Medium
Frost tolerance: Medium
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Suitable for shaping: Yes
Colour: Green
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
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Flowering season: Rare
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