Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-14
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Fertilize every year
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
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
carambola पेड़
In German
Bermuda Gras
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Grama
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Αγριάδα
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Oxalidales
Family
Poaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Chlorideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Carambola. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Carambola 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 Carambola 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 Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Carambola
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Carambola Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Carambola are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Carambola
Care of Bermuda Grass and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.