Chinese zebra grass is evergreen in warm temperatures, otherwise it sheds the striped foliage in the fall. If the thermometer climbs up again, the grass will soon captivate you with its striking pattern. When exactly you can expect the budding, read the following article. Because the sprouting of the zebra grass plays an important role in the cut.
Zebra grass sprout in spring
What is important for budding?
Two factors are crucial for your zebra grass to sprout in spring:
- sun and light
- nutrients and moisture
location claims
Zebra grass is characterized by the eponymous stripes on the stalks. However, these only form when there is sufficient light supply. It is therefore best to plant your plant in a very sunny location. The soil should be nutrient-rich and moisture-retaining. However, waterlogging must not form. The proximity to a garden pond is ideal.
Cutting zebra grass
Many gardeners make the mistake of removing the stalks in the fall before the zebra grass goes into hibernation. In the cold season, however, the stalks serve as an important heat store and make the plant hardy. After the grass loses its leaves in autumn, it sprout again in spring. Shortly before sprouting is the right time for a pruning. Shorten the stalks to just above the ground. Doesn't this contradict the growth of the plant? No, on the contrary, by pruning at this point, you even encourage the formation of new shoots. However, the cut must not be made too late, otherwise you may injure young shoots.
Root barrier makes sense
As beautiful as the zebra grass sprouts may be, don't underestimate the enormous spread. The Far Eastern plant sprout unhindered so vigorously that it is able to take up large areas of your garden. A root barrier, which is installed during planting, prevents unwanted growth.