Bambusa ventricosa is a species of bamboo which is native to vietnam and to guangdong province in southern china.
Buddha belly bamboo wikipedia.
He allegedly lived around the 10th century in the wuyue kingdom.
Partial to full sun.
This species is perfect for growing outdoors or as a bonsai or indoor plant.
However one of its best advantages is its ability to adapt to a wide range of growing conditions.
Most species of bambusa including buddha belly are native to southeast asia china and melanesia.
The canes hold up thin branches covered in long green leaves up to 12 in.
From wikipedia the free encyclopedia redirected from buddhas belly bamboo bambusa vulgaris common bamboo is an open clump type bamboo species.
His name literally means cloth sack and refers to the bag that he is conventionally depicted as carrying as he wanders aimlessly.
In the northern end of their grow zone buddha belly bamboos require indoor protection or heavy mulching during the winter months.
He was also introduced into the japanese buddhist pantheon.
Budai is a semi historical chinese monk who is venerated as maitreya buddha in chan buddhism.
Bambusa ventricosa buddha s belly under harsh conditions this bamboo develops short swollen internodes hence its name buddha s belly.
It is native to indochina and to the province of yunnan in southern china but it has been widely cultivated in many other places and has become naturalized in several regions.
Wide 7 cm adorned with short and swollen lower internodes resembling the fat belly of the buddha.
In cooler zones a containerized bamboo can be relocated indoors for the winter months.
Buddha s belly bamboo bambusa ventricosa.
Not to be confused with giant buddha s belly b.
Stays dwarf and produces the swollen stems that give it its name only when confined in tubs or grown in poor soil.
The species is used in bonsai.
Common names include buddha bamboo and buddha s belly bamboo.
Buddha belly bamboo is scientifically known as bambusa ventricosa.
Buddha belly bamboo are easy to grow and require little care.
They add a wonderful accent to any outdoor space garden or patio.
The species is widely cultivated in subtropical regions around the world for the bulbous and ornamental stems.
He is almost always shown smi.
Typically bambusa varieties have multiple branches coming off of each node.
Bambusa vulgaris wamin dwarf buddha belly bamboo is a small sized evergreen bamboo with dark shiny green canes up to 3 in.
Excellent bamboo for screens windbreaks or containers.
