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Rose Natal Grass Care

Melinis Repens

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What is the plant

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.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

Temperature

min 5°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

10a - 11

Difficulty

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

Invasive

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Regular watering to keep soil moist

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    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

    Sunlight

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    Full sunlight.

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  • Soil

    Soil

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    The soil type is not overly important but Natal grass will thrive in a light and well drained soil.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Germination time: two weeks to one month. Temperature 50°F (10°C).

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    85 people already have this plant 25 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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