Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
11- 6
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Bermuda Gras
Kokospalme
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Cocotier
In Spanish
Grama
El cocotero
In Greek
Αγριάδα
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Coqueiro
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Coconut Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Coconut Tree? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Coconut Tree. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Coconut Tree
Care of Bermuda Grass and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.