Star Grass Plant
Star Grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis) is a fast-growing grass up to 3 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
0.2-0.4 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Tropical, Subtropical
Climatic Condition
Grassland, Coastal
Temperature (°)
20-30°C
Humidity (%)
50-70%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Organic, balanced NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
100-200 g
Flowering Time
Summer, Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.5 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ground cover
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Ground cover, forage
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% sand, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Fusarium Wilt, Downy Mildew, Grasshoppers (pests).
Brown spots on leaves, Reddish-brown pustules, Yellowing, wilting leaves, White, downy growth on leaves, Chewed leaves.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Used in traditional medicine for urinary tract infections.
· Contains antioxidants that support immune health.
· Some species have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.