Increase by division
The lamp cleaner grass is a warm season grass and should therefore always be in early spring, before new growth, to be shared:
- First cut off the dried stalks about a hand's breadth above the ground.
- Dig the eyrie with one spade or a grave.
- Young grasses can still be pierced effortlessly with the spade. You may need an ax or for older plants saw.
- Divide the root ball into three to four parts.
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You can then use it at your new location. So that Feather bristle grass If it grows well, you can improve compacted soil with a little sand or gravel. A drainage layer in the planting hole has also proven its worth, as the lamp cleaner grass is very sensitive to waterlogging.
Propagation by sowing
Some species such as Pennisetum alopecuroides or Pennisetum villosum can be propagated through seeds. However, not all of the varieties cultivated in our gardens are suitable for this, and even those whose seeds are capable of germinating may not be successful.
If you still want to try, proceed as follows:
- Commercially available Potting soil fill in small plastic pots.
- Put some seeds on top and cover thinly with substrate.
- Moisten with a sprayer and place a hood or clear plastic bag over it.
- Ventilate daily. This prevents mold and rot.
- Water carefully if necessary.
- Once the plants have reached a size of three to four centimeters, you can prick them out.
Set the Growing pots(€ 9.70 at Amazon *) in a bright place with an average temperature of 24 degrees. The germination time differs a lot, it is between one and six weeks. So you may need a little patience until the cotyledons show up.
Tips
The division of the lamp cleaner grass is not only used for reproduction. After this care measure, the ornamental grass sprouts more vigorously and blooms more profusely as a result. Therefore, you should occasionally split older clumps, even if you do not have any use for the individual pieces.
