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.

Watering

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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