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Crowfoot Grass

Crowfoot Grass (Dactyloctenioum aegyptium) grows up to 3 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.

Picture illustrating Crowfoot Grass

Habit

Grass

Height

 10 to 15 cm

Growth

Fast

Soil

 Sandy, loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical, dry

Temperature (°)

25 to 35

Humidity (%)

50 to 70

Potting media

Well-drained sandy mix

Fertilizers

Nitrogen-rich

Watering

drought tolerant

Plant Weight 

50 to 80 g

Flowering Time

Summer to Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.2 to 1.0

Yield Per Plant 

3 to 5 kg per square meter

NPK ratio 

20:20:20

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

Used as forage, tolerant of dry conditions, good for livestock.

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

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


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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

Brown or black lesions on leaves, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting and 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

        (Dactyloctenium aegyptium) – This wild grass has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, wounds, and respiratory conditions, though scientific evidence is limited.

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