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

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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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 šŸ˜Ž.

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 šŸ”.

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!


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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 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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