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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full, direct sunlight to thrive and maintain density.
Watering
Drought tolerant once established, but requires 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week for optimal growth and color.
Temperature
Thrives in extreme heat; goes dormant and turns brown when soil temperatures drop below 10°C.
Characteristics
- Leaves: Fine-textured, dark green blades, 1-2 mm wide, folded in the bud with a hairy ligule;
- Stems: Spreads aggressively via extensive above-ground stolons and below-ground rhizomes, forming a dense mat;
- Flowers: As a sterile hybrid, it rarely produces the digitate (finger-like) seed heads typical of common bermudagrass.
Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply 1-2 times a week, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Fertilization
Apply high-nitrogen fertilizer once green-up occurs.. Requires regular feeding during the active growing season to maintain its dense mat.
Coffee Grounds Topdressing：Sprinkle used, dried coffee grounds lightly over the lawn and water in well. Provides a gentle nitrogen boost. Avoid thick clumps to prevent mold.Pruning
- Mow frequently (every 2-3 days) during peak growth using a reel mower for best results;
- Maintain a mowing height of 0.5 to 1.5 cm;
- Dethatch and aerate annually in late spring or early summer to prevent thatch buildup.
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: Non-toxic per ASPCA.
Humans: Non-toxic to humans.
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: A staple of American golf courses and Southern estates, representing the mid-20th-century pursuit of the perfect, manicured green carpet.
Usage: Extensively used for golf course putting greens, tees, fairways, lawn bowling greens, tennis courts, and premium residential lawns.