Black Mondo Grass
A fast-spreading, striped ornamental grass effective for erosion control but highly invasive; best grown in containers to limit its aggressive spread.
Habit
Perennial Grass-like
Height
0.6-1m
Growth
Fast, Spreading
Soil
Moist, Adaptable
Shade
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Cultivar (Europe/Asia)
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
5-25
Humidity (%)
Adaptable
Potting media
Moist Loam
Fertilizers
Nitrogen if needed
Watering
Keep moist
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Early Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.5-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-2.0
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
30:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Erosion control in contained areas; fast ornamental filler.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
Contained planting recommended; use standard potting mix.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Selly needed; light compost in spring if desired.
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root and rhizome rot, leaf spot, rust, fungal blight, aphids and spider mites
yellowing or browning foliage, wilting, soft or decaying rhizomes, brown or black leaf spots, orange or rust-colored pustules, reduced vigor, sticky honeydew and fine webbing
ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain good air circulation and sunlight, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use sulfur or baking-soda spray for rust
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and rhizome rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot, fungicides with propiconazole or mancozeb for rust and blight, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.