Bambusa Ventricosa, Buddha’s Belly Bamboo

Max Height: 5-25m
Spread: Indefinite
Origin: South China 
Family: Gramineae/ Poaceae
Common Name: Buddha’s Belly Bamboo 
Drought Tolerance: High
Salinity Tolerance: Medium 
Sun Tolerance: High
Wind Tolerance: High 
Water Requirement: Medium
PH Level: Basic 
Pest Tolerance: High
Disease Tolerance: High 
Growth Rate: Medium 
Fragrance: No  

Buddha’s Belly or Bambusa ventricosa, is one of the most popular ornamental bamboos for collectors. Most well-known for its unique tendency to have bulging culms or bellies that are directly influenced by the plant’s water stress. Renowned for its ability to adapt to any number of growing conditions. Bambusa ventricosa, or Buddha’s Belly Bamboo, is a very vigorous bamboo with strong canes bearing whorls of 10-20 linear-lance-shaped, dark green leaves, to 12cm long. The internodes swell under poor growing conditions. Height 5- 25 m outdoors, 2.5m or more in containers, Spread indefinite. Native to South China. Bambusa ventricosa, Buddha Belly, Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Grasses, Outdoor Plants