Phalaris aquatica cv. Australia (Bulbous Canary-Grass) Plant

Description

Phalaris aquatica cv. Australia, known as Bulbous Canary-Grass,  is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. The cultivar (cv.) Australia refers to a specific variety of this species that has been developed for use in Australian agriculture. Phalaris aquatica strains may be either more actively growing in the cooler or warmer months. The Australia cultivar is a semi winter dormant grass.

Phalaris aquatica is a tall, robust grass with deep roots, capable of reaching heights up to 1.5 meters. It has broad leaves and dense flower heads.

Phalaris aquatica cv. Australia contains four groups of alkaloids with similar molecular structures and chemical properties, which makes their separation difficult. These four groups are tryptamines, gramines, tyramines, and β-carbolines.

 

• Common name.

Harding grass

 

• Specifications.

50mm Pot Size
Seed Grown Plant

 

Ideal Growing Conditions.

This cultivar is well adapted to a wide range of soil types, including acidic and moderately saline soils. The cultivar Australia is specifically bred to suit Australian conditions, it focuses on traits like drought resistance, tolerance to grazing, and high productivity.

Pruning: This vigorous perennial pasture grass that generally requires minimal pruning. Management is primarily achieved through grazing, mowing, or slashing rather than traditional pruning.

Pests and Diseases: Phalaris aquatica cv. Australia is generally a robust and resilient pasture grass with relatively few serious pest problems.

Soil: You need a high quality potting mix, not a pre-bagged product such as you find at Bunnings etc, try a landscaping place. However, as I am not local to you I still can’t say if they have good quality or not. You are looking for well composted pine bark and large particles. This ensures air flow to the roots and good drainage.

We recommend Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day for a fertiliser, which can be found in our store, however any good quality slow release fertiliser will do. When time to re-pot, select a pot one size up ONLY and ensure it has many holes for good drainage.

Fertiliser: 

Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day Controlled Release Fertiliser

The Plant Runner Indoor Plant Food

 

 

We cannot send plants to Western Australia & Tasmania due to restrictions.

 

We strongly recommended to select Express Post shipping for all plant orders to minimise the transit time.

 

 

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