hunangamoho grass
Also known as: hunangemoho grass; plumed tussock grass; New Zealand plume grass; New Zealand silvery reed grass; toc-toc
An evergreen grass forming tussocks of flat green leaves tinged orange, red and brown up to 1.5m long. Arching stems bear creamy-white plumes of flowers in summer that ripen to fluffy brown seeds
Scientific classification
- Species
- hunangamoho grass (Chionochloa conspicua)
- Genus
- Chionochloa
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
hunangamoho grass pictures
Distribution of hunangamoho grass
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hunangamoho grass
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hunangamoho 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
PruningCut back old, flowered stems at the bases in early winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, light, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Protect from cold winds and excessive winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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