Panicum aquaticum
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Panicum aquaticum

Swamp panicgrass

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
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Observations
3

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Panicum couch thrives in sun-drenched settings such as the shallow peripheries of lakes and ponds. It is best suited to conditions of complete sunlight, but it can also withstand situations with only partial sunlight.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Couch panicum hails from tropical zones, which usually have a hot and moist climate; therefore, it is naturally suited to high heat and humidity levels. It doesn’t enjoy abrupt changes in temperature and favors a constant temperature surrounding, therefore, it is crucial to prevent indoor temperature variances. This plant usually can't withstand chilly temperatures and necessitates warmer conditions to grow. If the ambient temperature falls excessively low, it may stop growing or even perish.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Panicum
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Leaf Type
Semi-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
Native Area
Colombia, Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Nicaragua, Costa Rica

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Common Names (1)

en Swamp panicgrass