Woolly Cup Grass Plant

Woolly Cup Grass (Eriochloa villosa) grows up to 3 ft, prefers loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

0.4 to 0.6 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, Sandy Loam

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Africa, Asia

Climatic Condition

Arid, Semi-arid

Temperature (°)

20°C to 30°C

Humidity (%)

50% to 70%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

0.2 to 0.4 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 

1 to 2 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

3 to 5 years

Health Benefits

Soil Stabilization, Drought-tolerant

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot. 

Symptoms

Brown or black spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White, downy growth on leaves, Curled, distorted leaves, Wilting and root decay. 

Organic Remedies

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

In-Organic Remedies

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