Olive hymenachne
Hymenachne amplexicaulis
This tropical wetland grass requires consistently wet conditions and warm temperatures year-round. Best suited for water gardens, pond margins, or greenhouse cultivation in temperate climates. Demands high humidity and cannot tolerate drought or cold temperatures.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Keep Consistently Moist • Maintain Wet Soil Conditions, Can Tolerate Standing Water
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 22, 2020 by dian sukma (cc-by-sa)
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