Cutandia maritima
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Cutandia maritima

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
4
Observations
30

Description

Source: leafsnap

Cutandia maritima is a species of herb in the family Poaceae (true grasses).

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Coastal Stiffgrass comes from bright, open habitats and flourishes in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This annual or biennial plant is recognized for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Coastal Stiffgrass can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, though its presence may still be restricted by particular combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Long periods of cloudy, rainy weather or sustained high temperatures increase the risk of Coastal Stiffgrass dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can boost the plant’s survival chances.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Cutandia
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
5 cm to 25 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Native Area
Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Syria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Lebanon, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Algeria, France

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