{"product_id":"buddha-belly-bamboo-10-bag-grn","title":"Buddha Belly Bamboo Green - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuddha Belly Bamboo (Bambusa ventricosa) is an ornamental clumping bamboo famous for the swollen, bulging internodes that resemble a rounded belly, especially when grown in pots and kept slightly stressed. This non-invasive clumper forms tidy clumps rather than spreading runners, making it far easier to manage than running types. Native to southern China, it is widely used as a container specimen, bonsai subject and patio feature. In rich ground with ample water the canes grow taller and straighter, while pot culture and lean conditions accentuate the prized belly shape. It is a popular, decorative and well-behaved bamboo for Indian gardens and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-6 m in ground; smaller in pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClumping, 1-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLush green leaves on green, belly-shaped canes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery rare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular water; pot culture stays drier for belly shape.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-draining soil or potting mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm; protect from hard frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed in growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin and shape canes; remove old growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-3 years for potted plants.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivision of clumps; cuttings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMites and aphids occasionally.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA decorative clumping bamboo for containers, patios, bonsai and ornamental garden accents. The swollen canes make it a striking specimen plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India grow it in a pot with slightly lean, drier conditions to bring out the bulging belly internodes; give full sun and protect from severe frost in northern regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Buddha Belly Bamboo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during growth, but in pots keep it slightly drier and leaner to encourage the bulging belly internodes. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in full sun to partial shade. More sun supports stronger, healthier canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this bamboo invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a clumping bamboo that forms tidy clumps rather than spreading runners, so it is well-behaved and easy to contain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy don't my canes have the belly shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe swollen bellies appear mainly under pot culture and lean, somewhat dry conditions. In rich, well-watered ground the canes grow tall and straight instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivide the clump with a section of rhizome and culm at the start of the growing season, or take culm cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a non-toxic true bamboo and safe around pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers very rarely, often decades apart, and is grown for its ornamental canes and foliage rather than flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors or outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best outdoors or on a bright balcony or patio. It needs good light, so it is not ideal for dim indoor spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is non-toxic and safe for pets and people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I fertilize it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to support healthy canes and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256070799606,"sku":"PLT-BUDDHABELLYB-B10-GRN","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-bambusa-ventricosa-buddha-belly-bamboo-plant-16968612020364.png?v=1783920504","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/buddha-belly-bamboo-10-bag-grn","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}