What is Hakonechloa?

Hakonechloa is the name of the genus for the kind of grass, which is originally from Japan. As a member of the Poaceae family , this permanent grass usually grows in clusters and is located in mountain and wooded areas. This is also known under its ordinary name, Japanese forest grass. The only species, Hakonechloa macro , is identified by its smooth leaves and small spikes. Because the leaves are colorful or multicolored, it is often used as ornamental grass along the garden borders, in containers or in gardens.

leaves Hakonechloa macra can grow to 10 inches (about 25.4 cm) long, but a pile of permanent grass can actually grow to 30 inches (about 76.2 cm) high. As leaves or lawns mature, they tend to form arches or flowing crowns. Leaves similar to Lanka are usually greenish yellow with a thin green or cream stripe.

In the autumn, the leaves Hakonechloa Macra color with red or chestnut color. It will be red red color until the winter months. KroFor me, several months of the year, plants form spikes similar to needle, which eventually become new growth.

Although they are resistant to -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius), it is important to give the grass of Hakonechloa a lot of protection against drying, cold wind. In fact, it is quite easy to grow Hakonechloa. It prefers rich soil. The soil should be moist, but should also be easily drained. It can grow in a partial shadow or in full sun, but the color of the leaves is best when it grows in a partial shadow. In addition, it is a perennial grass and many pests or diseases are often not affected.

people who want to plant Hakonechloa in their gardens can find that it looks best when planted in groups of at least three plants. Over time, plants are slowly expanding and giving most gardens the color boundary of the grass are planted in a partial shadow. In addition to mNoho people use the way they rustle the grass in the wind and give a soothing, wavy effect with a fine breeze. As a result, many people plant grass in containers and leave containers near the house where they can appreciate the look and sounds of grass.

Although Hakonechloa can be planted through seeds, it usually takes quite time for grass to be large enough to cultivate outside. As a result, it is usually best to buy plants from a garden shop or kindergarten. In addition, the grass can be divided during the spring month, increasing the number of hills in the garden or container without spending additional money on new plants.

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