How long does shipping take?

UPS Ground (1-2 day shipping). All plants are shipped in an (8 in. x 8 in. x 40 in.) shipping box. Each plant weighs approximately 18 lbs. All orders are shipped Monday – Thursday each week. Order tracking numbers are provided via e-mail once the order has been shipped.

Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo- Bambusa Vulgaris Wamin

Name: Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo- Bambusa Vulgaris Wamin
Brand: Bamboo Plants Online
SKU: 1009
Price: 34.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$ 34.95

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3 Gallon Pot

We currently ship bamboo plants only to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.

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Quick Plant Specs

Plant Type: Non-invasive clumping bamboo
Botanical Name: Bambusa vulgaris ‘Wamin’
Mature Height: 8–12 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: Bright green canes with distinctive “Buddha belly” bulges
Cold Tolerance: ~25°F once established
Best Uses: Decorative hedge, tropical accent, container bamboo

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Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo – Bambusa vulgaris ‘Wamin’

Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris ‘Wamin’) is one of the most recognizable ornamental bamboo varieties. Its swollen cane internodes create the distinctive “Buddha belly” appearance that gives this plant its unique character.

This clumping bamboo stays relatively compact compared to larger hedge varieties, making it well suited for decorative hedges, tropical garden accents, and large containers.

Under the right growing conditions, the canes develop the signature bulging nodes that make Buddha Belly Bamboo especially interesting in the landscape.

Like all bamboo we offer, Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo is a non-invasive clumping bamboo. It expands gradually from the base rather than spreading aggressively through underground runners.

Growth Expectations

Growth rate varies depending on climate, watering, soil quality, and fertilization. In warm climates with proper care, Dwarf Buddha Belly bamboo typically develops as follows:

Year	Height	Culm Diameter
Year 1	4–6 feet	Up to ½ inch
Year 2	6–10 feet	Up to ¾ inch
Year 3+	8–12 feet	Up to 1 inch

Best Uses

Decorative hedges and garden accents
Tropical landscape focal points
Container bamboo for patios and courtyards
Unique architectural bamboo displays

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Planting Bamboo Successfully

Planting bamboo is simple and usually takes only a few minutes. Our plants ship in well-rooted containers, so installation requires minimal digging and they establish quickly.

Start by digging a hole slightly larger than the root ball and loosening the surrounding soil so roots can expand easily.

Mix compost or organic material into the soil if available. Bamboo prefers soil that holds moisture while still draining well.

Set the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Keep the root ball consistently moist for the first few weeks while the plant establishes.

With proper watering and nutrition, bamboo establishes quickly and begins filling in as the root system expands.

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Feed Your Bamboo for Stronger, Fuller Growth

If your bamboo hedge looks thin, slow to fill in, or uneven, the issue is usually nutrition. Bamboo grows best when it receives steady feeding and healthy soil conditions.

Our Bamboo Care Bundle combines a slow-release fertilizer with Recharge, a microbial soil conditioner that helps roots absorb nutrients more efficiently.

Together they support thicker canes, greener foliage, and faster fill-in for privacy screens.

One annual fertilizer feeding
Weekly soil support with Recharge
Designed specifically for bamboo

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FAQs

All bamboo plants we sell are clumping bamboo, not running bamboo.

Clumping bamboo grows outward slowly from the base and does not send invasive runners through the yard.

To ensure that your bamboo plants arrive in good health and have the best environment for success, we only ship to: AL FL GA LA MS SC TX

UPS Ground (1-2 day shipping).
All plants are shipped in an (8 in. x 8 in. x 40 in.) shipping box.
Each plant weighs approximately 18 lbs.
All orders are shipped Monday – Thursday each week.
Order tracking numbers are provided via e-mail once the order has been shipped.

Plants are shipped in containers and are well-rooted and established.

Actual height can vary by variety and season, but each plant is ready to establish quickly once planted.

Bamboo is one of the fastest establishing landscape plants once roots are established.

Growth speed depends on climate, watering, and soil conditions, but plants typically begin filling in quickly after planting.

Yes. Many clumping bamboo varieties grow very well in large pots or planters.

Container bamboo works well for patios, pool areas, and decorative screens.