Bermuda Grass Plant
Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon), a fast-growing hardy grass up to 1 ft tall, thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, requires low moisture, edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
0.1-0.3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained sandy loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical to Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25-35°C
Humidity (%)
50-60%
Potting media
Garden soil
Fertilizers
Lawn fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering; drought-tolerant once established
Plant Weight
Not applicable
Flowering Time
Varies
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 - 0.8
Yield Per Plant
Not applicable
NPK ratio
16:4:8
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 25% peat, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Dollar Spot, Brown Patch, Rust Anthracnose.
Dark brown or black spots on Straw, circular patches on the grass, Circular brown patches on grass, Reddish-orange pustules on grass blades, Wilting and yellowing of leaves.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Used in Ayurvedic medicine for detoxification
· Supports digestion and urinary tract health
· Contains antioxidants and may help regulate blood sugar