Bambusa vulgaris --Buddha Belly Dwarf Clumping Bamboo-- Giant Bamboos Heat tolerant

Heat tolerant

Produces fragrant oily gum resin

infrequent flush watering

plant in a sheltered area (against a south-facing wall or corner) for winter survival

and any veggie in the fruiting stage of its cycle

Bambusa vulgaris --Buddha Belly Dwarf Clumping Bamboo-- Giant Bamboos Heat tolerantDwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo grows up to 15 feet without trimming, with 3 inch knobby culms, that give the bamboo its name. Striking and ornamental, this variety should be grown in container so it can be protected from hard freezes, as it is only hardy to 27 degrees. If kept warm and humid, this species is reliable and consistent in producing swollen internodes (bellies). Clumping bamboo is an underappreciated gem. It grows fast, looks great, and has