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Buddha's Belly True (Bambusa Ventricosa)

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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 makes 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 gold when mature. Well suited as a potted or bonsai variety. Grows well in poor soil dry areas for wind break or creek erosion.

Suitable as a bonsai variety. Makes an impenetrable hedge. Leaves are high protein fodder.

FULL NAME:	BUDDHA'S BELLY Bambusa Ventricosa

HEIGHT WHEN MATURE:	6-8m

POLE DIAMETER MATURE:	5cm

SHAPE:	Upright

LEAF FORMATION:	Bushy at top, culms visible at bottom 1/3

SUGGESTED PLANTING DISTANCE:	1.5m between plants

LANDSCAPE OPTIONS:	Screen, windbreak, feature plant

KNOWN FOR:	Bulbous internodes - grow bigger bulbs when stressed

OK FOR POTS?	✓ Does well in pots, and if stressed can become more bulbous

BEST CLIMATE:	Full sun to part shade

TEMPERATURE RANGE:	to -4°C

WATERING:	Every other day for first month until established.

OPTIMIM FEEDING:	Twice a year (Spring & Autumn) - suggested Osmocote slow release 6mth

BEST SOIL:	Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mix in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended.

SHIPMENT OPTIONS:	200mm pots - can fit up to 6 in a special plant box. 300mm & 45L bags need to be trucked in, see our freight information page for approx pricing and delivery schedules.