Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Grass
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
St. Augustine Grass
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Bael
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Bael Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Bael are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Bael
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.