Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Africa
Types
Not Available
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
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 Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
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
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Sesame
In German
Bermuda Gras
Sesam
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Sésame
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Sésamo
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Sezam
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Sesamae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Pedaliaceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Sesamum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Chlorideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Asternae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Sesame? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Sesame. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Sesame 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 Sesame 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 Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Sesame
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sesame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sesame is Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Sesame Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Sesame are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bermuda Grass and Sesame
Care of Bermuda Grass and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.