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How to grow and care for Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka

Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect 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 Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka

How often should I water?

check Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka 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 Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

2K

10K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka 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 Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Poaceae, Genus: Melinis, Species: Melinis nerviglumis

Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyPoaceae
GenusMelinis
SpeciesMelinis nerviglumis

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