Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
China
Types
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Well Drained
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Buddha's Hand
Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Buddhas Hand
Baum
Hortensie
In French
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Mano de Buda
Árbol
Hortensia
In Greek
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mão de Buda
Árvore
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Buddha manus
Arbor
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Buddha's Hand and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Buddha's Hand and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Hand and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Buddha's Hand and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Buddha's Hand and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Hand and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Buddha's Hand and Centipede Grass
Care of Buddha's Hand and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.