How to grow and care for Dactylis glomerata L.
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Dactylis glomerata L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Poaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant grew on every continent and in all climates except Antarctica. It thrives in various soil types, is drought-tolerant, and grows well in wetlands.
👀 Characteristics details
The base of the leaf forms a sheath that wraps around the stem.
🎋 Stem
The stem is a hollow, cylindrical shape.
water
How to water Dactylis glomerata L.
How often should I water?
check Dactylis glomerata L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Dactylis glomerata L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Dactylis glomerata L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dactylis glomerata L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Dactylis glomerata L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Dactylis glomerata L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Poaceae, Genus: Dactylis, Species: Dactylis glomerata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Dactylis |
| Species | Dactylis glomerata |
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