Humidicola Grass

Humidicola Grass (Urochloa humidicola) grows up to 4 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

0.5 to 1.0 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Africa 

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

20°C to 30°C

Humidity (%)

60% to 80%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

1 to 2 kg

Flowering Time

Summer to Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

10 to 15 kg per hectare

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

2 to 3 years

Health Benefits

Soil Stabilizing

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

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

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

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

Symptoms

Brown or black spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White, downy growth on leaves, Distorted and yellowing leaves, Wilting and root decay. 

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, Compost tea, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage, Use Resistant varieties, Avoid overhead irrigation. 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides.