How to tend a Sorghastrum nutans
Also known as: Andropogon albescens E.Fourn., Andropogon arenaceus Raf., Andropogon avenaceum Michx., Andropogon avenaceus Michx., Andropogon ciliatus Elliott, Andropogon confertus Trin. ex E.Fourn., Andropogon linnaeanus Scribn. & C.R.Ball, Andropogon nutans subsp. linnaeanus (Hack.) Hack., Andropogon nutans var. avenaceus (Michx.) Hack., Andropogon nutans var. linnaeanus Hack., Andropogon rufidulus Steud., Chalcoelytrum nutans (L.) Lunell, Chrysopogon avenaceus Benth., Chrysopogon minor Vasey, Chrysopogon nutans Benth., Chrysopogon nutans var. avenaceus (Michx.) Coville & Branner, Chrysopogon nutans var. linnaeanus C.Mohr, Digitaria nutans (L.) Beetle, Holcus nutans (L.) Stuck., Holcus nutans var. avenaceus (Michx.) Stuck., Poranthera ciliata Raf. ex B.D.Jacks., Poranthera nutans (L.) Raf., Rhaphis nutans (L.) Roberty, Sorghastrum albescens (E.Fourn.) Beetle, Sorghastrum avenaceum (Michx.) Nash, Sorghastrum flexuosum Swallen, Sorghastrum linnaeanum Nash, Sorghum avenaceum (Michx.) Chapm., Sorghum nutans (L.) A.Gray, Sorghum nutans subsp. avenaceum (Michx.) Hack., Sorghum nutans subsp. linnaeanum Hack., Sorghum nutans var. elongatum Hack., Stipa stricta Lam., Stipa villosa Walter, Trichachne nutans (L.) B.R.Baum, Sorghastrum nutans subsp. nutans , Andropogon stipoides Trin., Sorghum nutans subvar. avenaceum (Michx.) Roberty, Sorghum nutans var. genuinum Hack., Andropogon nutans L.
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, 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
- India
- Category
- Acanthaceae, Andrographis
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 15-18 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period September-October, fruiting period October-November
- Flower colors
- white
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