Floating Sweet-Grass
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Habit
Grass
Height
50 to 120 cm
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Clay loam, wetland soils
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Wetlands, Cool
Temperature (°)
18 to 30
Humidity (%)
50 to 80
Potting media
Aquatic mix
Fertilizers
Organic compost
Watering
High
Plant Weight
1-2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
0.2 to 0.8
Yield Per Plant
Forage plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Helps in wetland restoration.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
| Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer. |
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight.
Symptoms
Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.
Organic Remedies
Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- In some traditional systems, used as fodder with potential digestive benefits for animals.
- Limited medicinal use in humans, but may support wetland ecosystems that improve water quality.