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Job's tears

Job's tears is a genus of Asian and Australian plants in the grass family.

Scientific classification

Genus

Job's tears (Coix)

Family

Grass

Order

Grasses, sedges and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Adlay

Care Guide for Job's tears

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Job's tears thrives in high humidity and requires consistent moisture, ideally being watered twice a week. While it can tolerate brief dryness, prolonged dry spells necessitate increased irrigation to meet its hydration needs, especially in outdoor garden settings.

Propagation: Propagating job's tears involves seed sowing with scarification for the hard seed coat. Ensure warm temperatures (20-30°C), consistent moisture, and well-draining soil. After germination, provide bright, indirect light. Avoid waterlogging, and consider starting seeds indoors in cooler climates.

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