How to tend a Pennisetum orientale

Also known as: Alopecurus hordeiformis Willd. ex Steud., Panicum orientale (Rich.) Willd., Pennisetum fasciculatum Trin., Pennisetum griffithii Munro ex Hook.f., Pennisetum orientale Rich., Pennisetum orientale var. triflorum (Nees ex Steud.) Stapf, Pennisetum persicum Boiss. & Buhse, Pennisetum phalariforme Steud., Pennisetum sinaicum Decne., Pennisetum tenue Fig. & De Not., Pennisetum triflorum Nees ex Steud., Pennisetum variabile Fig. & De Not., Cenchrus orientalis subsp. triflorum (Nees ex Steud.) Acev.-Rodr. & M.T.Strong

Watering

Water timely when soil dries

Sunlight

Like adequate sunshine

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

No need fertilization

Pruning

No need pruning

About this plant

Origin
Tropical, subtropical, and temperate areas
Category
Gramineae, Pennisetum
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-20 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period August-October
Flower colors
Leaf color green, inflorescence color light purple
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