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Pennisetum glaucum Care Guide
Care guide for Pennisetum glaucum: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Fabrício Mil Homens Riella · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
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. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTypical indoor temperatures (16-26 °C / 60-79 °F); protect from frost.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.8).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.8 m (6.0 ft).
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