Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
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Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Warmer regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
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
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Bermuda Gras
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Grama
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Properties of Bermuda Grass and Buddha's Hand
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Buddha's Hand? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Buddha's Hand. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Buddha's Hand 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 Buddha's Hand 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 Buddha's Hand and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color:
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Buddha's Hand
Care of Bermuda Grass and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.