
Brown-Seed Paspalum
Also known as
top paspalum
Taxonomy
Paspalum plicatulum
Paspalum
Poaceae
Poales

How to care for Brown-Seed Paspalum

How often to water your Brown-Seed Paspalum

every 9
Brown-Seed Paspalum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Brown-Seed Paspalum in your home

a window
Brown-Seed Paspalum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Brown-Seed Paspalum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brown-Seed Paspalum in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Brown-Seed Paspalum

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Brown-Seed Paspalum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Brown-Seed Paspalum prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Brown-Seed Paspalum requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Brown-Seed Paspalum does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Brown-Seed Paspalum should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Brown-Seed Paspalum is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Care Summary for Brown-Seed Paspalum
Brown-Seed Paspalum
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
