Colored Panicum Plant
Colored Panicum grows up to 3 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, non-edible and non-medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
0.5-2 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained sandy soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10-30°C
Humidity (%)
40-80%
Potting media
Peat, mulch
Fertilizers
Low fertilizer needs
Watering
Drought-resistant
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Late Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Forage grass
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Soil erosion control, forage
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 ,Rust, Powdery Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot
Brown or black lesions on leaves, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue, Wilting, yellowing, stunted growth
Neem oil, Compost tea, sulfur spray, improve air circulation, Insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Sulfur-based fungicides, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Forage Benefits: Used as animal fodder, providing nutrients for livestock.
- Potential Antioxidants: Some species may have bioactive compounds beneficial to humans.