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About Stenotaphrum Secundatum
St. Augustine Grass is a spreading turf grass native to the southeastern U.S.A. and South America. It is found in marshes, roadsides, and lawns. This plant is heat tolerant and mildly drought tolerant. It spreads by rhizomes and is sold by turf or plugs.
Taxonomy
Stenotaphrum secundatum
Stenotaphrum
Poaceae
Poales
Also known as
St. Augustine Grass, St. Augustine Grass, Carpet grass, Buffalo turf, Buffalo grass and grass

How to care for Stenotaphrum Secundatum

How often to water your Stenotaphrum Secundatum

every 9
Stenotaphrum Secundatum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Aloha, Oregon.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Aloha, Oregon
26% Very Low

Growing Stenotaphrum Secundatum in Aloha right now
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours đ
January 24th, 2023
This month, Aloha is getting an average of 7.1 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 9.8 total hours of dayligâŠ
Finding light for St. Augustine Grass in your home

a window
Stenotaphrum Secundatum love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Aloha, Oregon â .
Stenotaphrum Secundatum does not tolerate low-light đ«.

How to fertilize Stenotaphrum Secundatum

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Stenotaphrum Secundatum after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Stenotaphrum Secundatum 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
Stenotaphrum Secundatum requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs 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
Stenotaphrum Secundatum 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!
Growth Pattern
Stenotaphrum Secundatum grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Care Summary for Stenotaphrum Secundatum
Stenotaphrum Secundatum
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Aloha, Oregon, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
