Humidicola Grass
Humidicola Grass (Urochloa humidicola) grows up to 4 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
0.5 to 1.0 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 2 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 15 kg per hectare
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
Soil Stabilizing
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot.
Brown or black spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White, downy growth on leaves, Distorted and yellowing leaves, Wilting and root decay.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides.