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Japanese silver grass (Miscanthus floridulus) Care Guide
Care guide for Japanese silver grass: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
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Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~2.4 m (8.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Cook Is., Fiji.
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