Bambusa ventricosa
Family: Poaceae
Common Name: Buddha Bamboo
Bambusa ventricosa, or Buddha Bamboo, is a clumping bamboo species known for
its distinctive swollen, bulbous culms resembling Buddha's belly. Native to Southeast Asia, it is popular in ornamental gardening for its unique appearance. It thrives in warm, tropical climates with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Often grown in pots or gardens, it is used as a decorative plant symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.