Machaerina teretifolia 0
Author: (Robert Brown (1773-1858)) Tetsuo Michael Koyama (1933-)Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Machaerina
Synonym(s): Baumea teretifolia
English name: Pakihi rush
Zone: Australia
References for the genus
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 Vol. 6 pag. 268. ISBN
General specifications
Biological type: grass
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: brown
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Aquatic plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 4,9ft
Plant with a spacing of: 4,4ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from January until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day 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: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: brown
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Aquatic plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 4,9ft
Plant with a spacing of: 4,4ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from January until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day 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 Soak the seeds in warm water of 140°F for 24h with a SmokeDisk. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand and pouwder with Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix 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>Dharawal National Park'. (Wild origin)
13-08-18 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 24-11-18 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre2.
Protocol: Autumn Soak 140°F 24h SmokeDisk Sowing mix+Sand 2mm Humus >77°F Damp substrate+Light