Cyathochaeta equitans 0
Author: Karen Louise Wilson (1950-)Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyathochaeta
English name: Giant Spear-Grass
Zone: Australia
Cyathochaeta equitans Observed in Australia by overlander (Gerald Krygsman) (license)
References for the genus
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 pag. 142. ISBN
General specifications
Biological type: grass
Frost resistance: 21ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,9ft x 3,2ft
Plant with a spacing of: 2,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Grasses; forestry plate, 2L forestry pot, forest pot 3L, container 6L
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 21ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,9ft x 3,2ft
Plant with a spacing of: 2,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Grasses; forestry plate, 2L forestry pot, forest pot 3L, container 6L
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand and pouwder with 2mm Smoked Vermiculite (0,012g/cm²) between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Experiences in the garden
04-01-18A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds8>Albany'. (Wild origin)
12-07-18 Sown seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre2.
Protocol: Spring Smoked Vermiculite 2mm Sowing mix >77°F Damp substrate+Light