Bamboo muhly.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial ornamental grass

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 5 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 8 a 11

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant this grass in a spot with plenty of sun and well draining soil. Watch for yellowing leaves, which might mean it is getting too much water. You can trim it back once a year to keep it looking fresh and tidy.

Riego

Water deeply once established, but let the soil dry out between sessions.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in the spring to encourage lush growth.

Poda

Cut the entire clump back to a few inches above the ground in late winter.

Trasplante

Divide the clump every few years if it becomes too crowded in its container.

Suelo

Well draining, sandy or rocky soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatura

-7 a 38°C

Humedad

20 a 60%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

There are no known toxic properties to humans.

Niños

The stems are somewhat stiff but generally safe for children to be around.

Alérgenos por contacto

The foliage can be slightly abrasive to sensitive skin.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause mild reactions in those with grass allergies.

Comestibilidad

This grass is not intended for human consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Fine, feathery, bright green foliage
• Clumping growth habit
• Resembles bamboo canes
• Soft, airy texture

Altura

0,9 a 1,8m

Anchura

0,9 a 1,5m

Hojas

bright green, evergreen

Flores

tan, cream, 0 a 1cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil stays too wet for too long.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, early autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In colder regions, cut back the foliage in late winter to encourage fresh spring growth. Protect from extreme frost if grown in containers.

En maceta

It grows very well in pots, provided you use a well draining potting mix and a container at least 40 cm wide.

Group this grass with other low water plants to create a cohesive and easy to maintain landscape.

Buenas compañeras

• Agave — They share similar water needs and provide a nice structural contrast.
• Salvia — The purple flowers of sage look beautiful against the bright green grass.
• Penstemon — These perennials thrive in the same sunny, dry conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Muhlenbergia rigens — It is a larger, more upright relative with similar cultural requirements.
• Muhlenbergia capillaris — It offers a similar fine texture but features dramatic pink flower plumes.

Ciencia

Familia

Poaceae

Género

Muhlenbergia

Orden

Poales

Clase

Liliopsida

Distribución natural

Southwestern United States and Mexico.

Conservación

This plant is not currently of conservation concern.

It grows in rocky, well drained soils in arid regions, relying on its deep root system to access moisture.

Valor para la fauna

provides cover for small birds, nesting material

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental grass, privacy screen, xeriscaping, container planting

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need a lot of water?

No, it is quite drought tolerant once established.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Yes, it performs well in containers if they have excellent drainage.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus honors Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg, a noted American botanist, while the species name dumosa means bushy or dense.

Bueno saberlo

• It is often called bamboo muhly because of its resemblance to bamboo.
• It thrives in dry, sunny spots where other plants might struggle.
• The plant maintains its bright green color throughout the year in mild climates.

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