Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia, India
North America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
12-15
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
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Bold
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
Quisco
In German
Bermuda Gras
Quisco
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Quisco
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Quisco
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Quisco
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Quisco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Echinacea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Chlorideae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Quisco
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Quisco? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Quisco. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Quisco 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 Quisco 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 Quisco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Quisco
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quisco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Quisco Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Quisco are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color:
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Quisco leaf color:
Care of Bermuda Grass and Quisco
Care of Bermuda Grass and Quisco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done and Quisco 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 Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.