Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
बरमूडा घास
In German
Elefant von Apple
Bermuda Gras
In French
Elephant d'Apple
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Grama
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Cyperales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Bermuda Grass
Care of Elephant Apple and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.