Elionurus tripsacoides — an easy houseplant
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Elionurus tripsacoides

Elionurus Tripsacoides

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A note from PlantMom

Pan american balsamscale is resistant to disease and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs minimal watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Pan american balsamscalet is suitable for anyone who has an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not need extensive plant-care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Elionurus Tripsacoides.

Fertilizer

The Pan American balsamscale needs extra nutrients to encourage robust new growth. In the springtime, depositing some compost at the plant's base can efficiently supply the required nutrition. Fertilization contributes to vigorous growth support and assists the plant in resisting diseases and pests.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Elionurus
Family
Poaceae
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Native Area
Malawi, Angola, Guatemala, Namibia, Zambia, Kenya, Panama, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Brazil, Nicaragua, Botswana
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Pan-American Balsamscale
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Elionurus tripsacoides leaf
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Elionurus tripsacoides flower
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Elionurus tripsacoides flower
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Elionurus tripsacoides fruit
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Elionurus tripsacoides bark
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