Panicum hirsutum — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Panicum hirsutum

Panicum Hirsutum

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A note from PlantMom

Panic liverseed grass has strong disease resistance and is typically not susceptible to diseases. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger specimens generally do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have bloomed. Panic liverseed grass is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or a deck, and does not demand extensive care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Panicum Hirsutum.

Light

Panic liverseed grass comes from bright, open environments where it performs best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but prefers direct sunlight for the best growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is recognized for its sun-loving habit.

Temperature

Panic liverseed grass comes from tropical regions, where the climate is usually warm and humid. As a result, it is well adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It is sensitive to sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable temperature environment, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It generally does not tolerate cold temperatures and requires higher temperatures for growth. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Panicum
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
91 cm
Mature Spread
91 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Flower Size
6.35 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Sri Lanka, Somalia, Lesotho, India, Egypt, Namibia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Pakistan, Yemen, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Russia, Cambodia, Burundi, Mozambique, Oman, Ethiopia, Botswana, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Sudan, Cyprus, Laos, Bangladesh, Chad, China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Israel, Bhutan, Eswatini, Iran, Congo (DRC)
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Giant witchgrass en Hairy panicgrass
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Panicum hirsutum leaf
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Panicum hirsutum leaf
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Panicum hirsutum fruit
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Panicum hirsutum fruit
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