Job's tears.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual grass

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 6 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Rich, loamy, moisture retentive soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

10 a 35°C

Humedad

60 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Tender perennial, typically 1 to 3 years

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

1 a 2m

Anchura

0,6 a 1m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, green, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

white, grey, blue, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

Spring

Cuidados en invierno

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.

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

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

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Poaceae

Género

Coix

Orden

Poales

Clase

Liliopsida

Distribución natural

Tropical Asia

Conservación

This species is widely naturalized and not of conservation concern.

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

Valor para la fauna

seeds provide food for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental grass, jewelry making, culinary grain, traditional medicine

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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.

Bueno saberlo

• 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.