Wood Small-reed Plant
Wood Small-reed (Calamagrostis epigejos) grows up to 5 ft, prefers loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
1.5 to 2.0 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
5 to 8 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Soil Stabilization, Ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Blight, Rust, Fusarium Wilt, Downy Mildew, Root Rot.
Brown streaks on leaves, Orange pustules on leaves, Yellowing, wilting leaves, White, downy growth on leaves, Stunted growth, root decay.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Soil-applied fungicides.