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.

Guide botanique

Vetiver.

Chrysopogon zizanioides

Prononciation kris-oh-PO-gon zi-zan-ee-OY-deez

Aussi appelée False beardgrass, Khuskhus Vetiver, cuscus grass, khus-khus, khus-khus grass, vetiver, vetiver grass

Vetiver is a hardy, clumping grass known for its incredibly deep and extensive root system. It is widely used for soil stabilization and erosion control in tropical climates. You will find it is quite resilient once established in your landscape.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Facile
Type de plante: Perennial grass
Lumière: Full sun
Lumière en intérieur: Soleil direct
Arrosage: Tous les 3 à 7 jours
Taille adulte: 5 to 8 feet
Croissance: Rapide
Rusticité: USDA 7 à 11
Floraison: Late summer to autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the first year of growth.
Engrais: Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season to encourage lush growth.
Taille: Cut back the foliage once or twice a year to maintain a tidy appearance.
Rempotage: Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in its container.
Sol: Well draining, adaptable to various soils
pH du sol: 5.0 to 8.0
Température: -10 à 45°C
Humidité: 40 à 90%
Résistance à la sécheresse: Élevée
Durée de vie: Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years
Parfum: Fort
Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins: Élevée

Signes qu'il faut rempoter

Roots growing out of the drainage holes
Stunted growth
Water running straight through the pot

Sécurité

Humains: This plant is generally considered non toxic to humans.
Enfants: The sharp leaf edges pose a minor risk of paper cuts to small children.
Allergènes de contact: The stiff leaves can cause minor skin abrasions if handled without gloves.
Allergènes aéroportés: The pollen may cause mild respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals during the flowering season.
Comestibilité: The roots are used for essential oil extraction and are not typically consumed as food.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur: 1 à 2m
Envergure: 0,6 à 1,2m
Feuilles: green, evergreen
Fleurs: purple, brown, 15 à 30cm

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication: division, seed
Quand planter: spring, early summer
Hivernage: In colder regions, cut back the foliage to 20 cm and mulch heavily to protect the crown from freezing temperatures.
En pot: It grows well in large containers, but you should use a pot at least 40 cm deep to allow for root development.

Division

Dig up a mature clump in spring.
Use a sharp spade to divide the root ball into smaller sections.
Ensure each section has healthy roots and foliage.
Replant immediately in prepared soil.

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

Bonnes associations

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.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille: Poaceae
Genre: Chrysopogon
Ordre: Poales
Classe: Liliopsida
Région d'origine: Tropical and subtropical Asia.
Préservation: 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.

Intérêt pour la faune: erosion control, soil stabilization
Pollinisateurs: abeilles, papillons
Utilisations: erosion control, essential oil production, ornamental grass, perfumery

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Floraison

Fructification

Feuillage

Repères écologiques

Salinité: 4/9
Réaction du sol: 6/9
Lumière: 8/9
Température: 8/9
Humidité: 6/9
Nutriments: 5/9

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

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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