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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates prolonged flooded or waterlogged growing conditions
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist or submerged 1–5 cm deep; avoid complete drying of root zones
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures; tolerates light frost but dies back during hard freezes
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear, flat, 2–15 cm long, bright green with smooth margins.
- Stem: Creeping stolons that root at nodes to form continuous ground cover.
- Inflorescence: Paired, slender racemes bearing small, greenish spikelets.
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain continuous soil moisture or shallow submergence
Fertilization
Light, balanced feed once monthly. Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent algal growth in aquatic growing conditions
Banana peel compost tea：Use fully composted banana peels; dilute 1:20 for root drench to avoid nutrient buildupPruning
- Trim overgrown mats in early spring to maintain desired coverage
- Remove dead foliage to improve airflow and reduce pest habitat
- Thin dense patches to prevent overcrowding and promote even growth
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats; no reported toxicity
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse health effects from ingestion or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Erosion control, wetland restoration, livestock forage
