Name: Bambusa ventricosa

Origin: Southern China

Common Name: Buddha Bamboo or Buddha Belly

Growth Habit: Fast-growing

Climate: Warm and moist tropical to warm temperate climates

Soil: Deep, rich, and consistently moist soils with regular watering

Flower: Green

Special/Unique Characteristics: Known for its distinctive swollen culms, Buddha Bamboo is highly valued for ornamental and bonsai cultivation. The young shoots are edible and enjoyed as vegetables, while the leaves and stems have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine for their reputed healing properties