Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
-
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
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
candlenut पेड़
In German
Bermuda Gras
Candlenut Baum
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Grama
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Αγριάδα
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Chlorideae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Candlenut. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Candlenut 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 Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Candlenut
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Candlenut Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Candlenut are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color:
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Bermuda Grass and Candlenut
Care of Bermuda Grass and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.