West Indian Marsh Grass

West Indian Marsh Grass (Hymenachne amplexicaulis) grows up to 6 ft, thrives in wet soil, full sun, high moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

1-2 meters

Growth

Fast

Soil

Wet, well-drained soil

Shade

Full

Moisture

High

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Caribbean

Climatic Condition

Tropical, wetland areas

Temperature (°)

25-30

Humidity (%)

70-80

Potting media

Peat moss, sand

Fertilizers

Balanced, high-potassium

Watering

High

Plant Weight 

500-700 grams

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

5.5-6.5

Water Ph level

6.0-7.5

Soil EC

0.3-0.4 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

Low

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

3-5 years

Health Benefits

Erosion control, aquatic plant, ornamental

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% peat moss, 30% compost, 30% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

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

Symptoms

Brown or black lesions, Orange pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Stunted growth, root decay, Curled, distorted leaves.

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, Compost tea, Neem oil, sulfur spray, Improve soil drainage, Insecticidal soap, use resistant varieties.

In-Organic Remedies

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