Dallis Grass
| Dallisgrass (Paspalum dilatatum) grows up to 4 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, high moisture, non-edible and non-medicinal. |
Habit
Grass
Height
60 to 120 cm
Growth
Fast
Soil
Clay loam, well-drained
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Warm, humid
Temperature (°)
15 to 35
Humidity (%)
50 to 80
Potting media
Grass mix
Fertilizers
High nitrogen
Watering
Regular, deep watering
Plant Weight
400 to 800 g
Flowering Time
Non-flowering grass
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 1.2
Yield Per Plant
Used as fodder
NPK ratio
20:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Forage grass, soil erosion control.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 50% loam, 25% compost, 25% peat moss |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
| Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with balanced fertilizer. |
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Root Rot.
Symptoms
Brown or Black lesions on leaves, Powdery masses on undersurface of leaf, Distorted Leaves and Sticky residues,
Organic Remedies
Neem Oil, Compost Tea, Improve air circulation, Use Resistant varieties.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Not commonly used for health purposes. However, it provides forage for livestock.