Vasey Grass Plant
Vasey Grass (Paspalum urvillei) grows up to 6 ft, prefers loamy 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, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 3 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 3 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 4 years
Health Benefits
Soil Stabilization, Erosion Control
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot.
Brown or black lesions on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White, downy fungal growth on leaves, Curled and distorted leaves, Wilting and root decay.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides.