Apera interrupta — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Apera interrupta

Apera Interrupta

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A note from PlantMom

Dense silky-bent shows good resistance to disease and is generally not prone to illnesses. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it requires minimal watering, and larger plants usually do not need pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have bloomed. Dense silky-bentt is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not require much experience in plant care.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Apera Interrupta.

Light

Dense silky-bent comes from bright, open habitats and thrives in full sun. It can endure partial sun but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This annual or biennial plant is recognized for its sun-loving nature.

Temperature

Dense silky-bent can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with adequate rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can increase the likelihood of Dense silky-bent dying. In winter, proper protection from cold can improve the plant's survival rate.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Apera
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
20 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer
Native Area
Turkey, Austria, Sweden, Slovakia, Croatia, Uzbekistan, Russia, Iraq, Romania, France, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Armenia, Greece, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Azerbaijan, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Turkmenistan
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Dense Silky-bent en Dense silkybent en Interrupted wind grass en Dense silky bentgrass en Breckland Bent en Interrupted aptera en Interrupted bentgrass en Interrupted windgrass
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ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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