Indian Blue Grass Plant
Indian Blue Grass (Bothriochloa pertusa) grows up to 3 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, low moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
1 to 1.5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular
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 7.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 15 kg per hectare
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Aromatic, Pest Repellent
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 25% peat moss, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Rust, Leaf Spot, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot.
Orange pustules on leaves, Brown or black lesions, White fungal growth, Leaf distortion, yellowing, Wilting, stunted growth.
Fungicides with propiconazole, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides.