Buddha's Belly True (Bambusa Ventricosa)
$48.00
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. |
