Dorrington Grass

Dorrington Grass Care

Axonopus Compressus

What is the plant

Axonopus compressus is a robust, stoloniferous grass with flowering stems that can be up to 45cm tall. The leaves, however,generally form a dense mat that seldom reaches a height of more than 15cm.The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use. It forms a dense mat of growth and responds well to cutting. It is often used as a lawn, makes a good ground cover under tree crops and can be used to stabilize the soil.

If you’ve recognized any mistakes feel free to notify us about it. This would help us to provide only the best-quality information.

Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The lawn grass needs an annual rainfall of 3′ to 13′ feet for its survival. It doesn’t live in drought-stricken areas or areas receiving less annual rainfall.
Fertilizer
Fertilizers low on nitrogen should be applied to axonopus.These chemical substances help extend the growth of the grass leaves.
Sunlight
Grows best in a sunny position, but is able to tolerate considerable shade

Disease diagnosis

Check your plant’s health

Ease your plant care routine with PlantIn's personalized system.

Soil
The perennial grass enjoys well-drenched or moderately drained soils with low fertility.Axonopus prefers a 5.5 – 6 pH level for its healthy growth.
Temperature
It requires sandy soils and annual temperatures from 66° – 80° degrees Fahrenheit (19° – 27° C) to grow happy and healthy in summers.
Popularity
1,527 people already have this plant 52 people have added this plant to their wishlists