How to tend a Eragrostis curvula

Also known as: Eragrostis capillifolia Nees, Eragrostis chloromelas Steud., Eragrostis curvula var. atrata (Schweinf.) Cufod., Eragrostis curvula var. conferta Stapf, Eragrostis curvula var. decolorans Rendle, Eragrostis curvula var. valida Stapf, Eragrostis filiformis (Thunb.) Nees, Eragrostis huillensis Rendle, Eragrostis jeffreysii Hack., Eragrostis lehmanniana var. ampla Stapf, Eragrostis poa Stapf, Eragrostis procerior Rendle, Eragrostis pubiculmis Jedwabn., Eragrostis robusta Stent, Eragrostis subulata Nees, Eragrostis thunbergiana Steud., Eragrostis thunbergiana var. atrata Schweinf., Eragrostis valida Stent, Poa atrovirens Nees, Poa capensis Steud., Poa curvula Schrad., Poa filiformis Thunb., Eragrostis curvula var. curvula , Eragrostis curvula var. conferta Nees

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

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
Worldwide
Category
Gramineae, Eragrostis
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering and fruiting period August-November
Flower colors
light purple
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