Description for Bambusa Ventricosa, Buddha Belly Bamboo Plant height: 32 - 48 inches Plant spread: 5 - 9 inches Bambusa ventricosa is a species of bamboo which is native to Vietnam and to Guangdong province in southern China. The species is widely cultivated in subtropical regions around the world for the bulbous and ornamental culms. Common name(s): Buddha Belly Bamboo, Buddha Bamboo Flower colours: Green Bloom time: Rarely flowers Max reachable height: 40 to 55 feet Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow Planting and care Plants prefer a near-neutral pH range of 5.5 to7.0. A pH of 6.5 is just about right for most home gardens (slightly acidic to neutral. An accurate soil test will tell you where your pH currently stands. Acidic (sour) soil is counteracted by applying finely ground limestone, and alkaline (sweet) soil is treated with ground sulfur. Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Soil: Well-drained soil

Description for Bambusa Ventricosa Kimmei, Buddha Belly Bamboo Variegated Plant height: 38 - 58 inches Plant spread: Probably the toughest of the tropical clumping bamboos, Buddha's Belly is known for it utility as well as its adaptability. Bamboo is one of the most useful and versatile plants in the world. Buddha Belly Bamboo is a highly ornamental plant.The resemblance of the swollen stem sections to the bulging belly of Buddha depicted in paintings and sculptures gives rise to the name of this bamboo. With its clean, simple lines, bamboo lends a feeling of peacefulness and simple elegance. This is the only bamboo to thrive indoors. Probably the toughest of the tropical clumping bamboos, Buddha s Belly is known for it utility as well as its adaptability. Bamboo is technically a grass which grows more rapidly than any other plant on the planet. New bamboo shoots can grow as much as