Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
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
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Bermuda Gras
African Daisy
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
Grama
margarita africana
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
africano margarida
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Gerbery
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
African primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Chlorideae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bermuda Grass and African Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and African Daisy? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and African Daisy. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and African Daisy 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 African Daisy 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 African Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and African Daisy
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and African Daisy Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and African Daisy are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and African Daisy
Care of Bermuda Grass and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.