How much sunlight does my Stenotaphrum Secundatum need?

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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Stenotaphrum Secundatum?

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!

What is the growth pattern for Stenotaphrum Secundatum?

Stenotaphrum Secundatum grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

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Q: How often should I water my Stenotaphrum Secundatum?

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.

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

Scientific name

Stenotaphrum secundatum

Genus

Stenotaphrum

Family

Poaceae

Order

Poales

Also known as

St. Augustine Grass, St. Augustine Grass, Carpet grass, Buffalo turf, Buffalo grass and grass

How to care for Stenotaphrum Secundatum

Water

How often to water your Stenotaphrum Secundatum

Stenotaphrum Secundatum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Westerville, Ohio.

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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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.

Westerville, Ohio

28% Very Low

Growing Stenotaphrum Secundatum in Westerville right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 26th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Westerville is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…

Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈

January 28th, 2023

This month, Westerville is getting an average of 5.8 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 10.4% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of…

Light needs and placement for plant Stenotaphrum Secundatum: 1ft from a window

Stenotaphrum Secundatum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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 Westerville, Ohio ⛅.

Stenotaphrum Secundatum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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