Paspalum quadrifarium
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Paspalum quadrifarium

Tussock paspalum

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Water every
7 days
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
23
Observations
5

Care Guide

💧 Water Every 7 days
Suggested frequency: Every 7 days
☀️ Light Full sun

Tussock paspalum is a sun-loving herbaceous perennial native to open habitats, commonly found in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Tussock paspalum is quite adaptable to heat, able to withstand higher temperatures and substantial temperature fluctuations. In hot weather, attention should be paid to watering and providing suitable shade to prevent sunburn. Conversely, tussock paspalum has limited tolerance for low temperatures. While it can endure some cold, severely low temperatures can cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Tussock paspalum needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, putting compost around the base of the plant can effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing helps support vigorous growth and aids the plant in resisting diseases and pests.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Paspalum
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Mature Spread
49 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Brazil

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Common Names (1)

en Tussock paspalum