Lepturus repens
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Lepturus repens

Pacific Island Thintail

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
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Observations
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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

The perennial herbaceous plant Stalky Grass hails from open habitats, frequently flourishing in meadows and grasslands. While its preferred light condition is full sun, it can also withstand areas with partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Stalky Grass comes from tropical zones, where the weather is generally hot and moist. Therefore, it's specially adapted to thrive in conditions with elevated temperature and humidity. Sudden changes in temperature are not favorable for this plant and it prefers consistent temperature conditions. So, it's crucial to keep it away from varying temperature spaces indoors. Cold temperatures aren't usually well-tolerated by it and its growth necessitates hotter temperatures. Should the temperature of the surroundings plummet too severely, the plant may halt growth or potentially perish.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Stalky Grass needs extra nourishment to encourage robust new development. Applying compost around the plant's root area during spring can adequately supply it with the crucial nutrients. Feeding the plant helps stimulate strong growth and bolsters its ability to fend off diseases and insects.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
20 cm to 49 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter

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Common Names (1)

en Pacific Island Thintail