Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
Aaron Caladium
In German
Bermuda Gras
Aaron Caladium
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Grama
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Alismatales
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Chlorideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium
Care of Bermuda Grass and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.