Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Southern Asia, India
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
11- 6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
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
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
बरमूडा घास
In German
Cordia subcordata
Bermuda Gras
In French
Cordia subcordata
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Grama
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cordia
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
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Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Kou and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Kou and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Kou and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color:
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Kou and Bermuda Grass
Care of Kou and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Kou 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.