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Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. It is quite drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for arid regions.
Also known as Barbados Sourgrass · Donna Grass · Indian Bluegrass
Hurricane Grass (Bothriochloa pertusa) is a perennial grass known for its drought tolerance and use in erosion control and pastureland.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
90% intensity
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.
60% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor and dry conditions. Prefers well-drained.
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideal range is 18-30°C. Tolerates heat well.
80% intensity
Outdoor
50% intensity
Requires minimal fertilization. Feed sparingly with a balanced fertilizer in spring if growth is slow.
20% intensity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. It is quite drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for arid regions.
Minimal pruning is required. Remove dead or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Cut back to about 10-15 cm from the ground.
Easily propagated by seed sown in spring or by division of established clumps. Seeds can be sown directly into the ground or started in pots.
Not applicable as it is typically grown outdoors in the ground or in large containers for pasture or erosion control.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Bothriochloa |
| Species | Bothriochloa pertusa |
Similar in genus Bothriochloa
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