palm grass
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An upright to spreading, tender perennial grass, with pleated, elliptic to lance-shaped green leaves to 45cm long. Produces fine sprays of greenish tan flowers on arching stems in late summer. May be evergreen in warmer regions
Scientific classification
- Species
- palm grass (Setaria palmifolia)
- Genus
- Setaria
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of palm grass
Distribution map
Asia to Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of palm grass
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palm grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingMay be grown outdoors in frost-free areas, otherwise best grown in a container or lifted to overwinter in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to red spider mites and caterpillars
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