Rice Cutgrass Plant
Rice Cutgrass (Leersia oryzoides) grows up to 3 ft, thrives in moist soil, partial shade, high moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
1-2 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Wet, loamy soil
Shade
Partial
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Wetlands, Temperate
Temperature (°)
5-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-90%
Potting media
Field soil
Fertilizers
Organic fertilizer
Watering
Regular, wet soil
Plant Weight
500 g - 1 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
3-6 tons/acre
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Erosion control, wildlife habitat
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 30% compost, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Anthracnose.
Dark spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Wilting and yellowing leaves, Dark lesions on leaves.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Helps in wetland conservation by preventing erosion.
· Provides habitat and food for wildlife.
· Used in traditional medicine for minor wounds and inflammation.