Vasey Grass
Paspalum urvillei

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.

Picture illustrating Vasey Grass plant

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. 

Neem oil, Compost tea, sulfur spray, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage, Use Resistant varieties. 

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides. 

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