Bottle washer (Enneapogon)

Bottle washer

These perennial grass species of bottle washer are found in tropical and warm temperate areas. They have small, narrow inflorescences.

Scientific classification

Genus

Bottle washer (Enneapogon)

Family

Grass

Order

Grasses, sedges and allies

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Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Nineawn pappusgrass Soft feather pappusgrass

Care Guide for Bottle washer

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Water: Bottle washer, adapted from arid regions, showcases remarkable drought tolerance. It requires weekly watering, allowing soil to dry between sessions. Primarily grown outdoors, bottle washer is ideal for xeriscaping, which minimizes the need for additional irrigation.

Propagation: Bottle washer is primarily propagated by seed, requiring adequate light, warm temperatures, and well-draining soil. Key steps include possible seed treatment, sowing in a suitable medium, ensuring consistent moisture, and transplanting seedlings once established. The propagation difficulty is moderate, mainly due to seed viability.

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