Buffel Grass Plant
Buffel Grass (Cenchrus ciliaris), a fast-growing grass that reaches 3 ft, thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
50-100cm
Growth
Fast
Soil
Sandy loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Africa, Asia
Climatic Condition
Arid, semi-arid
Temperature (°)
25-40°C
Humidity (%)
30-60%
Potting media
Organic compost
Fertilizers
6:6:6 NPK
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
5-10kg
Flowering Time
Grass
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Livestock fodder
NPK ratio
20:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Drought-resistant forage
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% perlite, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Smut, Brown Patch.
Brown or black lesions on leaves, Orange or reddish pustules on leaves, Black powdery masses on leaves, Brown patches on grass.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Primarily a fodder grass with no known medicinal benefits for humans.