Elegia elephantina
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An evergreen perennial to 1.5m, forming a dense clump of slender, upright, reed-like stems; these are encircled at intervals with brown sheaths. In summer it produces feathery dark brown flower spikes
Scientific classification
- Species
- Elegia elephantina (Elegia elephantina)
- Genus
- Elegia
- Family
- Restionaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Elegia elephantina
Distribution map
Southern Africa (Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Elegia elephantina
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Elegia elephantina care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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 seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile to poor soil in full sun. Keep plants well-watered until established
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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