Buffalo grass. An interesting grass with distinctive foliage often used in hanging baskets. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers August to September. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Stenotaphrum secundatum
An interesting grass with distinctive foliage often used in hanging baskets
Additional information
| Generic | Stenotaphrum |
|---|---|
| Species | secundatum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Buffalo grass |
| Flower Colour | green, brown |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Low spreading, Trailing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant, Hanging baskets |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Scale, Red spider mite, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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