Nodding melick (Melica picta)

Nodding melick

Also known as: Pearl-grass

The species is cespitose and perennial with the culms being 40 to 80 cm long. Leaf-sheaths are closed, tubular and scabrous with eciliate membrane being 1 to 2.5 mm long. The leaf-blades are pilose and rough. They are also hairy and have scabrous margins and surface with acuminate apex.

Scientific classification

Species

Nodding melick (Melica picta)

Grasses, sedges and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Grass

Plant Type

Deciduous

Leaf type

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Care Guide for Nodding melick

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Annual pruning in early spring is essential for nodding melick, involving the removal of dead foliage and spent flower stems to promote healthy growth. Thinning enhances air circulation, reduces disease risk, and encourages a compact growth habit, improving ornamental appeal. Consult sources for specific cutting techniques.

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