Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Grass
Origin
North Africa
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11- 6
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Moisture
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
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, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
बरमूडा घास
In German
Saharan myrtle
Bermuda Gras
In French
myrte subsaharienne
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Grama
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
grama Bermuda
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Myrtus
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Bermuda Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Bermuda Grass
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.