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How to grow and care for Melica ciliata L.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Melica ciliata L., Hairy melick, Silky-spike melick grass, Ciliated medick, Eyelash pearl grass, Nodding melic, Silky melic

Melica ciliata 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 Melica ciliata L.

How often should I water?

check Melica ciliata 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Melica ciliata L. need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Melica ciliata L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-17

-17~32℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Melica ciliata L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Melica ciliata L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Melica ciliata L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Poaceae, Genus: Melica, Species: Melica ciliata

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Hardiness Zone5 - 8
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyPoaceae
GenusMelica
SpeciesMelica ciliata

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