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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates dry, low-nutrient soils with minimal competition
Watering
Water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Thrives in warm tropical to subtropical temperatures; frost-sensitive and dies back below 5°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow linear blades, 5–20 cm long, smooth with slightly rough margins
- Flower: Open panicle inflorescences with small, pale green spikelets
- Stem: Slender, erect or decumbent stems, branching at the base
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
Light application of balanced, diluted feed once. Low nutrient needs; over-fertilization may promote excessive, weak growth
Eggshell powder topdress：Sprinkle 1 tsp of crushed eggshell powder per plant; work gently into the top 1 cm of soil to avoid root disturbancePruning
- Trim back dead foliage in late winter to encourage new spring growth
- Mow to 5 cm height to maintain a neat groundcover form
- Remove seed heads before maturity to prevent unwanted self-seeding
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA non-toxic; safe for cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Erosion control groundcover; forage for small livestock
