Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
Warmer regions
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11- 6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Flies
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
GASTERIA
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Gasteria
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
Gasteria
In German
Bermuda Gras
Gasteria
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Gasteria
In Spanish
Grama
Gasteria
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Gasteria
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Gasteria
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Gasteria
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Gasteria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Chlorideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Gasteria
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Gasteria? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Gasteria. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Gasteria 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 Gasteria 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 Gasteria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Gasteria
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Gasteria Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Gasteria are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Gasteria
Care of Bermuda Grass and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.