Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-15
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, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Bermuda Gras
Kapok baum
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Fromager
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Mafumeira
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Ceiba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Chlorideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Kapok
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Kapok? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Kapok. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Kapok 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 Kapok 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 Kapok and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Kapok
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Kapok Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Kapok are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Kapok
Care of Bermuda Grass and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.