Axonopus compressus
Carpet grass used for lawns
Habit
Perennial grass
Height
0.15–0.3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Tropics
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20–35
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Soil
Fertilizers
Nitrogen rich
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
Low
Flowering Time
Rare
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.5–7.5
Soil EC
Medium
Yield Per Plant
Ground cover
NPK ratio
20:10:10
life Span
5-7 yrs
Health Benefits
Erosion control
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
100% soil
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Monthly
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, brown patch, dollar spot, rust, aphids, armyworms and mites
yellowing or thinning turf, wilting, soft or decaying roots, circular brown patches, small straw-colored spots on leaves, orange rust pustules, reduced vigor and insect feeding damage
ensure good drainage and avoid overwatering, mow at proper height and improve air circulation, remove affected thatch, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use compost tea or sulfur spray for fungal suppression
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, fungicides with propiconazole or mancozeb for brown patch and leaf spot, fungicides with chlorothalonil for dollar spot, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.