Prefers a warm and humid climate with moderate rainfall. Thrives at lower altitudes.
Common Name: Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Bambusa ventricosa, commonly known as Buddha's belly bamboo, is an ornamental Chinese bamboo with unique features. Under drought-stressed conditions, it becomes a dwarf plant with swollen belly-shaped internodes. However, when grown under normal conditions, it can reach heights of up to 17 meters with zigzag culms measuring up to 50 mm in diameter.
Bambusa ventricosa
China
- This plant is native to China and is also known as Buddha's belly bamboo. - It belongs to the Bambusa genus and is classified as an ornamental bamboo. - Under drought-stressed conditions, it grows as a dwarf plant with swollen belly-shaped internodes. - Normally, it can reach heights of up to 17 meters with zigzag culms that can be up to 50 mm in diameter. - It is classified under the grouping of Other utility plants.
- Well-drained soil - Moist soil - Fertile soil
If grown under drought stressed conditions, this ornamental Chinese bamboo becomes a dwarf with swollen belly - shaped internodes, but if grown under normal conditions it may attain heights of up to 17 m with zigzag culms to 50 mm diameter.