Buddha Belly Bamboo 25G

Buddha Belly Bamboo in 25-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL.

Turn heads and elevate your tropical landscape with our Buddha Belly Bamboo in a 25-gallon pot—a striking, sculptural plant known for its curvy, swollen culms and architectural flair. This larger container size offers a more mature, fuller specimen with immediate impact, perfect for creating focal points, soft screening, or adding a bold, artistic vibe to patios and poolside retreats across South Florida.

Native to Asia and beloved in subtropical gardens, Bambusa ventricosa—nicknamed Buddha Belly for its charmingly bulging canes—is a clumping, non-invasive bamboo that thrives in our climate with minimal fuss and maximum wow.

Care & Growing Info (Tailored for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Full sun encourages the strongest “belly” shape. This bamboo also does well in partial shade but may stretch more and belly less. South Florida's bright, humid days are ideal.

• Watering: Water deeply 2–3 times a week in dry conditions, especially during establishment or in hot months. In containers, let the top inch of soil dry slightly before watering again—don’t let it stay soggy.

• Soil: Plant in rich, well-draining soil. Mix in compost or aged manure to keep roots fed and healthy. For South Florida’s sandy conditions, use organic matter to retain moisture without creating boggy conditions.

• Fertilizer: Feed with a low-nitrogen or balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during the growing season. Too much nitrogen encourages fast growth but reduces the “pot-belly” form.

• Growth Habit: This is a clumping bamboo that won’t spread invasively. In a 25-gallon pot, it can grow to 10–15 feet tall, depending on sun exposure and care. Swollen nodes become more prominent under mild environmental stress.

• Temperature: Thrives in USDA Zones 9–11. It loves South Florida’s warmth and humidity and can tolerate brief cold snaps but not sustained frost.

• Maintenance: Remove any older or dead canes at the base to highlight the most shapely culms. Occasional thinning helps improve airflow and aesthetics.

• Container Tips: Large containers like this offer room to thrive, but Buddha Belly will eventually need root pruning or repotting every 2–3 years to prevent it from becoming root-bound.

Ideal For:

• Sculptural privacy accents

• Modern and Zen garden styles

• Patio and poolside drama

• Noise buffering and wind protection

• Tropical showpieces for larger spaces

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Bambusa ventricosa

• Plant Type: Tropical clumping bamboo

• Class: Monocot

• Growth Form: Upright, ornamental, container-friendly

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