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

How to care for Dubo

How often to water your Dubo

every 9
Dubo needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
22% Very Low

Growing Dubo in Minneapolis right now
Plant growth potential is currently very low š
January 26th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Minneapolis is currently very low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in ā¦
Sunlight will increase by 44.9% āļø
January 28th, 2023
Minneapolis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Minneapolis is expected to increase by 44.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.0 megajoules of energy pā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours š
January 24th, 2023
This month, Minneapolis is getting an average of 5.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 9.8 total hours of daā¦
Finding light for Bermuda Grass in your home

a window
Dubo love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Minneapolis, Minnesota ā .
Dubo does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Dubo

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dubo after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Dubo can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Dubo 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.
Sunlight Needs
Dubo requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Dubo 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!
Fertilizer
Dubo 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
Dubo grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dubo can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Dubo 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
Care Summary for Dubo
Dubo
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
