How to tend a Calamagrostis arundinacea

Also known as: Arundo acutiflora Schrad., Arundo agrostis Weber, Arundo pseudoarundinacea Schleich. ex Gaudin, Arundo splendida Schkuhr ex Steud., Arundo subulata J.Gay ex Rchb., Calamagrostis acutiflora var. tenella Meinsh., Calamagrostis subuliglumis Hartm., Calamagrostis trinii Rupr., Calamagrostis yatabei Maxim., Calamagrostis arundinacea Wibel, Calamagrostis montana var. acutiflora (Schrad.) W.D.J.Koch, Calamagrostis subulata Dumort., Calamagrostis varia var. acutiflora (DC.) K.Koch ex Ducommun, Deyeuxia acutiflora (Schrad.) P.Beauv., Deyeuxia montana Boiss., Donax acutiflorus (Schrad.) P.Beauv., Arundo varia var. acutiflora (Schrad.) G.Mey., Calamagrostis epigejos var. subulata (Dumort.) Döll

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slightly resistant to half shade

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Euro asian continent
Category
Gramineae, Calamagrostis
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering and fruiting period June-September
Flower colors
light purple, yellow brown
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