Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia, India
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
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, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Succulent
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
mandacaru
In German
Bermuda Gras
Cereus jamacaru
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Grama
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Mandacaru
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Mandacaru
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Cereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Mandacaru
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Mandacaru? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Mandacaru. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Mandacaru
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Mandacaru Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Mandacaru are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bermuda Grass and Mandacaru
Care of Bermuda Grass and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.