Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
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Southern Asia, India
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
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Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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, Brown, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
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breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
firethorn
बरमूडा घास
In German
firethorn
Bermuda Gras
In French
firethorn
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
firethorn
Grama
In Greek
firethorn
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
firethorn
grama Bermuda
In Polish
firethorn
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Bermuda Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Pyracantha
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Firethorn and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Firethorn and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bermuda Grass flower color:
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Firethorn and Bermuda Grass
Care of Firethorn and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Firethorn 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.