Vetiver.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial grass

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

5 to 8 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 7 a 11

Floración

Late summer to autumn

Cuidados

Plant this grass in a sunny spot with plenty of space for its roots to spread. Keep the soil consistently moist until it is fully established. Watch for yellowing leaves, which may indicate a need for more nutrients or better drainage.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the first year of growth.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season to encourage lush growth.

Poda

Cut back the foliage once or twice a year to maintain a tidy appearance.

Trasplante

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Suelo

Well draining, adaptable to various soils

pH del suelo

5.0 to 8.0

Temperatura

-10 a 45°C

Humedad

40 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is generally considered non toxic to humans.

Niños

The sharp leaf edges pose a minor risk of paper cuts to small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The stiff leaves can cause minor skin abrasions if handled without gloves.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause mild respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals during the flowering season.

Comestibilidad

The roots are used for essential oil extraction and are not typically consumed as food.

Cómo identificarla

• Tall, stiff, upright green blades
• Dense, clumping growth habit
• Fragrant, aromatic root system
• Narrow, linear leaf structure

Altura

1 a 2m

Anchura

0,6 a 1,2m

Hojas

green, evergreen

Flores

purple, brown, 15 a 30cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the plant is grown in waterlogged soil for extended periods.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, early summer

Cuidados en invierno

In colder regions, cut back the foliage to 20 cm and mulch heavily to protect the crown from freezing temperatures.

En maceta

It grows well in large containers, but you should use a pot at least 40 cm deep to allow for root development.

Plant vetiver on the downhill side of a garden bed to catch nutrient runoff and prevent soil loss.

Buenas compañeras

• Lemongrass — They share similar environmental needs and look great together in a tropical garden.
• Ginger — It thrives in the same warm, moist conditions as vetiver.

Especies parecidas

• Lemongrass — Both are aromatic grasses used for their essential oils.
• Cymbopogon nardus — They share a similar clumping growth habit and aromatic foliage.

Ciencia

Familia

Poaceae

Género

Chrysopogon

Orden

Poales

Clase

Liliopsida

Distribución natural

Tropical and subtropical Asia.

Conservación

It is widely cultivated and not considered threatened in its native range.

It stabilizes riverbanks and slopes through its dense, deep, and vertical root network.

Valor para la fauna

erosion control, soil stabilization

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

erosion control, essential oil production, ornamental grass, perfumery

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need a lot of water?

It is quite adaptable but thrives in moist, well drained soil.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Yes, but it requires a very large container to accommodate its extensive root system.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Vetiver comes from the Tamil word vettiveru, while the scientific name Chrysopogon refers to the golden beard of the flower spikelets.

Bueno saberlo

• Vetiver oil is a base note in many high end perfumes.
• The roots are used to make fragrant mats, fans, and baskets.
• It is often planted on slopes to prevent landslides.
• The plant is sterile and does not spread invasively by seed.

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