How to Grow and Care for Saccharum

Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is a sugar-rich grass species native to New Guinea. Sugarcane is commercially cultivated around the world to make sugar and ethanol. In ancient times, people would chew this plant to extract sweet juice from the stalk.

Ravennagrass is a towering species of perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean. Although it has the potential to naturalize and even become a nuisance in some regions, it is commonly used as an ornamental plant. Its height and density make it an effective privacy hedge or screen.

Wild sugarcane is a grass species that grows in savanna, grassland, and mountainous terrain. The Nepalese use wild sugarcane to produce fences and thatch roofing. It is regarded as a weed within its native region and invasive in cultivated land as it is a host plant for many pests, causing damage to vital crops.

Silver plume grass is a perennial grass known for its tall, slender form and feathery flower clusters. These plumes emerge in hues of purplish to silver-white, capturing the light and dancing with the breeze, while the underlying foliage maintains a rich green. Thriving in open, sunny environments, silver plume grass adapts well to various soils, showcasing its resilience and contributive beauty to natural grasslands.

Short-beard plumegrass is a robust perennial grass known for its short-bearded flower spikes and slender, elongated leaves. This species thrives in tropical regions where it forms dense clumps, contributing to the landscape's lush greenery. Adaptive to rich, moist soils, short-beard plumegrass plays a crucial role in ecosystems, often found lining riverbanks where its root system helps prevent soil erosion.