Phleum arenarium
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Phleum arenarium

Sand cat's-tail · Sand timothy · Sand catstail

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
15
Observations
103

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Sand timothy comes from sunny, open habitats where it performs best in full sun. It can endure some partial sun but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving character.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Sand timothy can adjust to a broad spectrum of temperature conditions, but its distribution may still be constrained by different combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the chance of Sand timothy dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can enhance the plant’s survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°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
Phleum
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
5 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Pale Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer

Tags (4)

Common Names (3)

en Sand cat's-tail
en Sand timothy
en Sand catstail