Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
South America
Types
Not Available
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Bermuda Gras
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Grama
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Angraecum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Christmas Star Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Christmas Star Orchid? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Christmas Star Orchid. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Christmas Star Orchid 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 Christmas Star Orchid 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 Christmas Star Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Bermuda Grass and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Bermuda Grass and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.