Elongate Lovegrass Plant
Elongate Lovegrass (Eragrostis elongata) commonly called as Long Lovegrass, grows up to 3 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
0.5-1.0 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Africa, India
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Peat-based mix
Fertilizers
Organic compost
Watering
Water regularly; tolerates dry conditions once established
Plant Weight
0.3-0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 6.5
Soil EC
0.4 - 0.7
Yield Per Plant
Forage production
NPK ratio
10:05:05
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Forage use; high drought resistance
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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, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage.
Copper-based fungicides, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides