Description
Buddha Belly Bamboo (Bambusa ventricosa) is a striking bamboo famous for its unique, bulging internodes that resemble a “Buddha’s belly”. Native to the subtropical regions of Southern China and Vietnam, this plant is highly adaptable and can be grown as a massive landscape specimen or a compact, ornamental container plant. Its most distinctive feature—the swollen stems—is actually a result of controlled stress, such as being root-bound in a pot or experiencing periods of drought, which causes the nodes to shorten and “belly out”.
Please note: Bamboo are vigorous growers and can develop a larger root footprint than the initial planting area prepared for it. To protect your landscaping, hardscaping, and surrounding structures, root barriers are recommended.
Botanical Name
Bambusa ventricosa
Also Known As
Buddha Bamboo | Giant Buddha’s Belly Bamboo | 佛肚竹
Specifications
Plant Type
Native From
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Bamboo
Asia
9 – 11
Partial – Full Sun
Occasional-Low
Evergreen
Perennial
5′-15′ Tall in Containers, 30′-55′ in Ground
Fast
Non-Flowering
Non-Flowering
