How to grow and care for Danthonia spicata (L.) Roem. & Schult.
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Danthonia spicata (L.) Roem. & Schult. 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 Danthonia spicata (L.) Roem. & Schult.
How often should I water?
check Danthonia spicata (L.) Roem. & Schult. 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 Danthonia spicata (L.) Roem. & Schult. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Danthonia spicata (L.) Roem. & Schult. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Danthonia spicata (L.) Roem. & Schult. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Danthonia spicata (L.) Roem. & Schult. 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 Danthonia spicata (L.) Roem. & Schult. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Poaceae, Genus: Danthonia, Species: Danthonia spicata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Danthonia |
| Species | Danthonia spicata |
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