Also known as Timorese Crabgrass · Trailing Crabgrass
Digitaria radicosa is a species of grass known for its rapid growth and suitability for ground cover, often found in tropical and subtropical regions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers several hours of bright, indirect sunlight daily. Can tolerate some direct morning sun.
Consistently moist
75% intensity
Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
Loam, Sandy, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid sudden temperature fluctuations and cold drafts.
Moderate feeding
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently to maintain evenly moist soil, avoiding waterlogged conditions. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during the active growing season.
Reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows, but do not let the plant dry out completely.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems. Regular pinching back of the tips will promote a more compact plant.
Pruning can be done at any time of year, but is best done in spring.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in moist potting mix. Cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Alternatively, it can be propagated by division of established clumps.
Repot young plants annually, and mature plants every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repotting is best done in spring before new growth begins.
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Where Digitaria Radicosa (Digitaria radicosa) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Digitaria |
| Species | Digitaria radicosa |
Similar in genus Digitaria
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