Monerma cylindrica
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Monerma cylindrica

Barbgrass · One-glumed Hard-grass · Thintail · Common barbgrass · One-glumed hardgrass

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
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Observations
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Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Hainardia is a genus of coastal plants in the grass family, native to the Mediterranean Basin.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Barb grass is native to bright, open habitats and flourishes in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Barb grass can adjust to a broad range of temperatures, yet its distribution can still be restricted by various combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of overcast, wet weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the chance of Barb grass dying. In winter, suitable protection from cold can increase the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Monerma
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
40 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 20 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer

Tags (5)

Common Names (5)

en Barbgrass
en One-glumed Hard-grass
en Thintail
en Common barbgrass
en One-glumed hardgrass