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Buddha's Belly True (Bambusa Ventricosa)

Buddha's Belly True (Bambusa Ventricosa)

$48.00 AUD
$48.00 AUD
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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.

 

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