Chase's glenwood grass
Sacciolepis indica
Sacciolepis
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This tropical grass prefers consistently moist conditions and partial shade for optimal growth. Best suited for specialized collectors or botanical gardens due to its specific moisture requirements. Provides interesting texture but requires attention to watering needs.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
10″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
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
Alabama
Andaman Is.
Angola
Assam
Bangladesh
Benin
Borneo
Brazil Northeast
Brazil Southeast
Burkina
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Provinces
Caroline Is.
Central African Repu
Chad
China North-Central
China South-Central
China Southeast
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 6, 2022 by Steve FAAEVA (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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