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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates short periods of full shade in cool climates
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; moderately drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Thrives in cool 10–20℃ temperatures; dies back in sustained summer heat above 25℃
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, flat, bright green blades (2–10 cm long) with distinctive boat-shaped tips
- Flower: Compact, branching panicles bearing tiny greenish-white spikelets
- Stem: Slender, smooth stems that root at lower nodes to spread horizontally
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil moist to support active vegetative and reproductive growth
Fertilization
Light nitrogen feed every 2 weeks to support green growth. Use diluted, low-nitrogen granular feed to avoid excessive, weak growth
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly over soil surface to add calcium without burning grass rootsPruning
- Mow regularly to maintain desired lawn height (2–5 cm) and prevent seed head formation
- Thin overgrown patches to improve airflow and reduce fungal disease risk
- Remove seed heads manually to limit self-seeding and unwanted spread
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA confirms no toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects on humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Lawn grass, ground cover, and seed source for wild birds
