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About Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle


About Saharan Myrtle and Bermuda Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Flowering Plants, Shrub   

Origin
Southern Asia, India   
North Africa   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
50   
99+
0   
99+

Habitat
Warmer regions   
Desert, Rocky Mountains   

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   
Not Availble   

Habit
Mat-forming   
Bushy, Evergreen   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
40.00 cm   
99+
200.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
302.00 cm   
99+
200.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Black, Blue   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Arrowhead   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Moist but well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Late Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Moisture   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Needs less watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Ample Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Less Watering   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Moist, Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
No pruning needed   
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen   
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Healthy tree   

Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Moisture   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Flying insects, Insects   
Butterflies   

Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems   
Acne, Good for skin   

Edible Uses
Insignificant   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation   
Air purification, Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia   
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines   

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Lawns and Turf   
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon   
Myrtus nivellei   

Common Name
Bermuda Grass   
Saharan myrtle   

In Hindi
बरमूडा घास   
Saharan myrtle   

In German
Bermuda Gras   
Saharan myrtle   

In French
l'herbe des Bermudes   
myrte subsaharienne   

In Spanish
Grama   
mirto subsahariana   

In Greek
Αγριάδα   
Σαχάρας μυρτιά   

In Portuguese
grama Bermuda   
murta Saharan   

In Polish
Trawa Bermuda   
mirt Subsaharyjskiej   

In Latin
Bermuda Grass   
myrto Saharan   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Myrtales   

Family
Poaceae   
Myrtaceae   

Genus
Cynodon Rich   
Myrtus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Chlorideae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Chloridoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
2   
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2   
99+

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Properties of Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle

Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information

Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:

Care of Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle

Care of Bermuda Grass and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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