Sphenopus divaricatus
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Sphenopus divaricatus

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
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Observations
8

Description

Source: leafsnap

Sphenopus divaricatus is a species of grass in the family Poaceae (true grasses).

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Coastal grass comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can withstand partial sun but favors direct sunlight for peak growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is recognized for its affinity for sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Coastal grass can adjust to a broad range of temperatures, but its range may still be constrained by various combinations of water and heat conditions. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the chances of Coastal grass dying. In winter, protecting it from the cold can increase the plant's likelihood of surviving.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°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
Sphenopus
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
5 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Native Area
Saudi Arabia, Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Tajikistan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Pakistan, Greece, Morocco, Afghanistan, Iraq, Portugal, Syria, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Israel, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Kuwait, Qatar, Turkmenistan, France

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