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Buddha's Belly Bamboo

Bambusa ventricosa McClure, Poaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mexican MuhlyMuhlenbergia mexicana
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Weaver's BambooBambusa textilis

Different bamboo species compete for similar resources and growing space in mixed plantings

Fringed SedgeCarex crinita

Large bamboo creates dense shade and aggressive root competition that inhibits sedge establishment and growth

White BambooBambusa chungii

Congeneric bamboo species compete for similar tropical growing conditions and space

Uses

Functions

OrnamentalConstruction MaterialErosion ControlUnique Form

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Buddha's Belly Bamboo grow in?

Buddha's Belly Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Buddha's Belly Bamboo?

Good companions for Buddha's Belly Bamboo include Mexican Muhly.

Design guilds with Buddha's Belly Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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