Bambusa, Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Bambusaventricosa 'Holochrysa Kimmei'

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bambusa (bam-BOO-suh)
Species: ventricosa (ven-tre-KO-suh)
Cultivar: Holochrysa Kimmei

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting