Very widely naturalised in Australia, and most abundant in the northern and eastern parts of the country. It is common in Queensland, the Northern Territory and eastern New South Wales and scattered in other parts of New South Wales, in southern Victoria, in northern and south-western Western Australia and some parts of South Australia. Also naturalised on Norfolk Island and Christmas Island.Widely naturalised elsewhere in the world, including southern USA (i.e. California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina) and on several Pacific islands (i.e. the Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, the Solomon Islands and Hawaii.
Rose Natal Grass Care
Melinis Repens



What is the plant
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How to Care for the Plant
Water
Regular watering to keep soil moist
Pruning
At the end of autumn cut the plants back to the ground. If you require more plants then it is easiest to grow these grasses from seeds.
Sunlight
Full sunlight.
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Soil
The soil type is not overly important but Natal grass will thrive in a light and well drained soil.
Temperature
Germination time: two weeks to one month. Temperature 50°F (10°C).
Popularity
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