Koronivia Grass
Brachiaria humidicola

Koronivia Grass

Koronivia Grass (Brachiaria humidicola) grows up to 10 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.


Picture illustrating Koronivia Grass

Habit

Grass

Height

30-40 cm

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, sandy soil

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Worldwide

Climatic Condition

Tropical, subtropical

Temperature (°)

25-35

Humidity (%)

60-80

Potting media

Sandy loam

Fertilizers

Nitrogen-rich

Watering

High

Plant Weight 

200-300 grams

Flowering Time

Year round

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.0

Water Ph level

6.5-7.5

Soil EC

0.3-0.5 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

Low

NPK ratio 

15:15:15 or 10:20:10

life Span

2-3 years

Health Benefits

Soil stabilizer, improves pasture quality

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

Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.  

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Fungicide with Propicanazole , Copper based Fungicides. 

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