Sugarcane.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Perennial grass

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

10 to 20 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 12

Floraison

Late autumn to winter

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist and provide as much direct sunlight as possible. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal a need for more nitrogen or better drainage. Ensure the plant stays in a warm environment, as it is very sensitive to frost.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.

Engrais

Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the active growing season.

Taille

Remove dead or damaged lower leaves to improve airflow.

Rempotage

Repot when the roots become crowded or the plant becomes top heavy.

Sol

Rich, well draining loam

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

15 à 35°C

Humidité

60 à 90%

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is non-toxic, though the sharp, serrated leaf edges can cause painful skin cuts.

Enfants

The sharp, saw-toothed edges of the leaves can easily cut a child's skin if they run their hands along them.

Allergènes de contact

The stiff, serrated leaf margins can cause mechanical irritation and small cuts on the skin.

Allergènes aéroportés

The large, feathery flower plumes can release significant amounts of pollen that may trigger hay fever in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilité

Raw sugarcane is safe, but avoid consuming if the stalks show signs of red rot or mold as these can produce toxins.

Comment l'identifier

• Tall, thick, bamboo like stalks
• Long, broad, arching green leaves
• Fibrous stems containing sweet juice
• Feathery, plume like flower spikes

Hauteur

2 à 5m

Envergure

0,6 à 1,5m

Feuilles

green, evergreen

Fleurs

silver, white, 30 à 60cm

Fruits

brown, Autumn to winter

Problèmes courants

• Sugarcane borer — Larvae tunnel into the stalks, weakening the plant and reducing sugar content.
• Red rot — A fungal infection that causes internal reddening and souring of the stalk tissues.

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, division

Quand planter

Spring

Plant nitrogen-fixing legumes nearby to help meet the high fertility requirements of this fast-growing grass.

Bonnes associations

• Sweet Potato — It acts as a living mulch to suppress weeds around the base of the sugarcane.
• Haricot commun — Beans fix nitrogen in the soil, which helps support the heavy nutrient needs of the sugarcane.

Espèces similaires

• Chinese silver grass — It shares a similar clumping growth habit but is much more cold-hardy.
• Sorghum — It is a related grass that is also used for sugar production in some regions.

Science

Famille

Poaceae

Genre

Saccharum

Ordre

Poales

Classe

Liliopsida

Région d'origine

Tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Préservation

This species is widely cultivated and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in hot, humid environments with abundant water and deep, fertile soil.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

sugar production, molasses, ornamental grass, biofuel

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Can I grow sugarcane in a pot?

Yes, it grows well in large containers if provided with plenty of water and warmth.

How do I harvest it?

Cut the stalks at ground level once they reach maturity and the lower leaves begin to dry.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Saccharum comes from the Greek word for sugar, while the species name officinarum refers to its historical status as a plant sold in apothecaries.

Bon à savoir

• Sugarcane is a member of the grass family, Poaceae.
• It accounts for nearly 80 percent of the world's sugar production.
• The plant stores sugar in its internodes rather than its roots.
• Sugarcane was first domesticated in New Guinea thousands of years ago.