Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Japan
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
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
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
sasanqua
In German
Bermuda Gras
sasanqua
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
sasanqua
In Spanish
Grama
sasanqua
In Greek
Αγριάδα
sasanqua
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Sasankya
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Sasankya
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Properties of Bermuda Grass and Sasanqua
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Sasanqua. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Sasanqua
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Sasanqua Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Sasanqua are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color:
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Sasanqua
Care of Bermuda Grass and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.