Caruzo

Ichnanthus pallens

Ichnanthus

Poaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

This tropical grass prefers consistent moisture and partial shade, making it suitable for humid garden areas. Provide regular watering during growing season and protect from direct afternoon sun. Best grown in warm climates with good drainage.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Thoroughly Moist, Allow Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Andaman Is.

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Assam

Bangladesh

Belize

Bolivia

Borneo

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Cameroon

China South-Central

China Southeast

Colombia

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominican Republic

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS - J. González (cc-by-nc-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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