Yellow Buddha Belly Bamboo | Bambusa Ventricosa Kimmei
Product details
| Management number | 250687132 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$11.98 | Model Number | 250687132 | ||
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Quick Plant Specs
- Plant Type: Non-invasive clumping bamboo
- Botanical Name: Bambusa vulgaris ‘Vittata Wamin’ (Kimmei Buddha Belly)
- Mature Height: 10–15 ft
- Spacing for Hedge: 3–4 ft apart
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Growth Habit: Compact clumping bamboo with swollen nodes
- Cane Color: Golden yellow canes with green striping and bulging “Buddha belly” nodes
- Cold Tolerance: Sensitive to cold temperatures
- Best Uses: Decorative hedge, tropical accent, container bamboo
Special Considerations
Kimmei Buddha Belly Bamboo is sensitive to cold temperatures. While this variety has occasionally been reported to survive temperatures down into the teens, it is strongly recommended that it be planted in regions where winter temperatures do not fall below 21°F.
It has also been reported to survive in Zone 8a, but extra protection is usually required. In colder regions, plants may benefit from winter protection such as mulching, covering during cold snaps, or rotating container plants indoors to ensure their survival.
Yellow Buddha Belly Bamboo – Bambusa vulgaris ‘Vittata Wamin’
Yellow Buddha Belly Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris ‘Vittata Wamin’) is a distinctive ornamental bamboo known for its swollen “belly” nodes and striking golden-yellow canes accented with green striping. The colorful culms and unique shape make this bamboo an eye-catching feature in tropical landscapes.
This clumping bamboo stays relatively compact compared to larger hedge varieties, making it well suited for decorative hedges, landscape accents, and large containers. With proper sunlight and growing conditions, the canes develop the signature bulging nodes that give Buddha Belly Bamboo its name.
Like all bamboo we offer, Yellow Buddha Belly Bamboo is a non-invasive clumping bamboo. It expands gradually from the base rather than spreading aggressively through underground runners, making it manageable for residential landscapes.
Best Uses
- Decorative hedges and garden accents
- Tropical landscape focal points
- Container bamboo for patios and courtyards
- Unique architectural bamboo displays
Plant several together in a row for a decorative hedge or use them individually as standout tropical accents in the landscape.
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