Xyris surinamensis — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Xyris surinamensis

Xyris Surinamensis

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A note from PlantMom

Richard's yellow-eyed grass is fairly resistant to disease and, in general, does not tend to develop illnesses. Still, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its environment. Such infections are typically mild. As for care, this plant calls for moderate maintenance. It should be pruned on a regular basis to preserve a neat appearance and encourage healthy growth. Feeding it with fertilizer can also help stimulate flowering. Richard's yellow-eyed grass is well suited to people with outdoor spaces like a garden or patio and does not require extensive experience in plant care. It may need more attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Xyris Surinamensis.

Light

The yellow-eyed grass of Richard hails from sunny habitats, like thin fringes of ponds and lakes. Its ideal lighting condition is direct sunlight, although it can also withstand partial sun.

Temperature

The yellow-eyed grass belonging to Richard is native to tropical regions characterized by a hot and moist climate. Consequently, it has adapted well to warm and moist conditions. It doesn't fare well with rapid shifts in temperature and prefers consistency in its thermal surroundings, so indoor temperature swings should be avoided. Typically, it doesn't endure colder climates and necessitates higher temperatures to thrive. The plant could potentially stop growing or even perish if it experiences a drop in temperature below its threshold.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
91 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Panama, Jamaica, Colombia, Cuba, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica
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Xyris surinamensis flower
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Xyris surinamensis flower
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Xyris surinamensis other
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