Plant Care Bermuda Grass

Bermuda Grass

About Bermuda Grass

Bermuda grass is a mat-forming, medium- to fine-textured grass suitable for lawns and public areas. It grows best in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun and warm temperatures. The plant is widely used on athletic fields and golf courses due to its tolerance for heavy traffic and rapid recovery time.

Taxonomy

Cynodon dactylon
Cynodon
Poaceae
Poales

Also known as

Dhoob, Dubo, Dog's tooth grass, Bahama grass, Devil's grass, Couch grass, Arugampul, Grama, Wiregrass, Scutch grass and Crab grass

How to care for Bermuda Grass

💦 Water

How often to water your Bermuda Grass

Water needs for Bermuda Grass
0.5 cups
every 9

Bermuda Grass needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Bermuda Grass

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Bermuda Grass in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bermuda Grass: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Bermuda Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Bermuda Grass does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bermuda Grass in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bermuda Grass

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bermuda Grass: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bermuda Grass after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Bermuda Grass can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Common Bermuda Grass Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Bermuda Grass prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Bermuda Grass Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Bermuda Grass requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Bermuda Grass is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Bermuda Grass Edible? →

Bermuda Grass Toxicity to Cats →

Bermuda Grass Toxicity to Dogs →

Bermuda Grass Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Bermuda Grass does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What Are Healthy Bermuda Grass Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Bermuda Grass is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Bermuda Grass grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Bermuda Grass Lifecycle →

Bermuda Grass Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Bermuda Grass can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-13b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Bermuda Grass Hardiness Zones →

Is Bermuda Grass a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

Bermuda Grass can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Bermuda Grass, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Bermuda Grass

Bermuda Grass

Bermuda Grass


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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