Kikuyu Grass Plant
Kikuyu Grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) grows up to 3 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, non-edible and non-medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
0.3 to 0.5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Kenya
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.5 to 1.0 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
20:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Ground Cover, Soil Stabilization
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 8 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Rust, Root Rot
Brown or black lesions on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, Wilting and stunted growth
Neem oil, Compost tea, Improve air circulation, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage, Use Resistant Varieties.
Copper-based fungicides, Sulfur-based fungicides, Chemical insecticides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Soil-applied fungicides