Job's tears.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Annual grass

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 2 bis 4 Tage

Endgröße

3 to 6 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 9 bis 11

Blütezeit

Mid to late summer

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist because this plant loves water. Watch for yellowing leaves which often signal that the soil has dried out too much. Ensure it gets plenty of warmth to thrive.

Gießen

Keep the soil damp at all times as this plant is semi aquatic.

Düngen

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back dead or damaged foliage to keep the plant looking tidy.

Umtopfen

Since it is typically grown as an annual, you usually do not need to repot it.

Boden

Rich, loamy, moisture retentive soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

10 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

60 bis 90%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Tender perennial, typically 1 to 3 years

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally considered non-toxic, but the seeds are extremely hard and pose a choking hazard.

Kinder

The hard, bead-like seeds are a significant choking hazard for small children.

Kontaktallergene

The leaves have sharp, serrated edges that can cause minor skin abrasions.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen may cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Essbarkeit

The hard outer shell of the seed must be removed before consumption to avoid dental damage.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Broad, lance shaped green leaves
• Hard, shiny, tear shaped seeds
• Tall, clumping grass habit
• Sturdy, bamboo like stems

Höhe

1 bis 2m

Breite

0,6 bis 1m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

white, green, 0,5 bis 1cm

Früchte

white, grey, blue, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.
• Rust — Fungal infection causing orange or brown spots on the foliage.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

Spring

Überwinterung

In cold climates, treat as an annual and compost after the first frost. If in a pot, move to a frost-free area and keep the soil barely moist.

Im Kübel

It grows well in large pots of at least 30 centimeters in diameter, provided you keep the soil very wet.

Group this grass with other moisture-loving plants to maintain a consistent microclimate.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Indisches Blumenrohr — They share similar moisture requirements and create a lush tropical look.
• Taro — Both plants thrive in wet, high-humidity environments.

Ähnliche Arten

• Mais — They are both members of the grass family with similar growth habits.

Botanisches

Familie

Poaceae

Gattung

Coix

Ordnung

Poales

Klasse

Liliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Tropical Asia

Artenschutz

This species is widely naturalized and not of conservation concern.

It naturally inhabits marshy areas and stream banks where it can access constant moisture.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

seeds provide food for birds

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

ornamental grass, jewelry making, culinary grain, traditional medicine

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, it grows well in large containers if kept consistently moist.

Is it an annual or perennial?

It is a tender perennial often grown as an annual in cooler climates.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Coix is an ancient Greek term for a type of palm, while the specific epithet lacryma-jobi translates to Job's tears.

Gut zu wissen

• It is often called Job's Tears because the seeds resemble teardrops.
• The seeds are used in some cultures to make tea or porridge.
• It thrives in wet, boggy soil where other grasses might struggle.