Feather Finger Grass
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Habit
Grass
Height
0.5-1 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Africa, Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
25-35°C
Humidity (%)
50-60%
Potting media
Garden soil
Fertilizers
Organic compost
Watering
Water moderately; drought-tolerant once established
Plant Weight
0.5-1 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 - 0.6
Yield Per Plant
Forage crop
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
Used in soil conservation and as livestock forage.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
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Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
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Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot
Brown or black lesions on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting and stunted growth
Neem oil, Compost tea, improve air circulation, sulfur spray, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage.
Copper-based fungicides, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Primarily a forage plant with no major medicinal uses.