Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Asia, India
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
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
Cold, Negativity
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
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Gardenia
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Gardenia
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Gardenia
बरमूडा घास
In German
Gardenie
Bermuda Gras
In French
Gardénia
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Gardenia
Grama
In Greek
γαρδένια
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
gardênia
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Gardenia
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Gardenia
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Genus
Gardenia
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Gardenieae
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Gardenia and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Bermuda Grass season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Gardenia and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Gardenia and Bermuda Grass
Care of Gardenia and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Gardenia 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.