Buddha Belly Bamboo

Buddha Belly Bamboo (Bambusa ventricosa) is a striking, non-invasive clumping bamboo famous for its unique, bulging internodes that resemble a "Buddha's belly". Native to the subtropical regions of Southern China and Vietnam, this plant is highly adaptable and can be grown as a massive landscape specimen or a compact, ornamental container plant. Its most distinctive feature—the swollen stems—is actually a result of controlled stress, such as being root-bound in a pot or experiencing periods of drought, which causes the nodes to shorten and "belly out".    Botanical Name   Bambusa ventricosa Also Known As   Buddha Bamboo | Giant Buddha's Belly Bamboo | 佛肚竹 Specifications Plant Type   Native From   USDA Zone   Light Needs   Watering Needs   Leaves   Life Cycle   Avg. Mature Size   Growth Rate   Bloom Time   Flower Color   Bamboo Asia 9 - 11 Partial - Full Sun Occasional-Low Evergreen Perennial 5'-15' Tall in Containers, 30'-55' in Ground Fast Non-Flowering Non-Flowering