Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Warmer regions
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-11
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, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
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Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
can go long without fertilizers
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
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Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
dwarf papyrus
In German
Bermuda Gras
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Grama
papiro enano
In Greek
Αγριάδα
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
papiro anão
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Properties of Bermuda Grass and Dwarf Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Dwarf Papyrus. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color:
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Bermuda Grass and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.