Bamboo 17in Ventricosa Buddha Belly

A popular species for containers, Bambusa Ventricosa \”Buddha Belly Bamboo\”, is decorative ever green bamboo, noted for the bulging internodes of its canes, resembling the fat belly of the Buddha. If you need any more photos or additional information on this product, send us a message using the chat button on our website with the product name, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. This plant has a representative product photo and the item you will receive may not be exactly as shown. Attributes Type: Tropical Height: 5 ft – 10 ft Spread: 2 ft – 3 ft Light: Bright Indirect to Partial ShadeWater: RegularZone: 9 – 11 Pet Safe: Non-Toxic Care General Maintenance: Place in an area protected from cold, drying winds. Temperature: It prefers temperatures around 26 to 32 degrees Celsius. Light: This plant does prefer a lot of bright sunshine, although bright indirect sun is best for a bamboo plant grown in a container. It can also handle partial shade, as this plant is adaptable. Watering: Weekly waterings will be good, but allow soil to dry slightly between, approx. an inch or two. Ensure it has good drainage. Soil: It is best grown in fertile, moist soils, such as a humus-rich soil. Avoid overly wet soils. Fertilizer: A slow-release feed in the spring will help keep your bamboo happy.