Napier Grass (Elephant Grass) Plant 

Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) grows rapidly to 16 ft, prefers loamy soil, full sun, high moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

2-3 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

High

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Africa, Southeast Asia

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

25-35°C

Humidity (%)

60-80%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Organic, balanced NPK

Watering

Regular, moderate

Plant Weight 

500-1000 g

Flowering Time

Summer, Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Forage, Fodder

NPK ratio 

20:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

High in fiber, livestock feed

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

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

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Smut, Rust, Leaf Spot, Brown Patch.

Symptoms

Black powdery masses on the grass, Orange or reddish pustules on leaves, Brown or black spots on leaves, Brown patches on grass.

Organic Remedies

Remove infected plants, Neem oil, sulfur-based sprays, garlic spray, Compost tea, Improve Soil Drainage. 

In-Organic Remedies

Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with propiconazole, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.