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Palm-Grass (Curculigo capitulata)

Palm-Grass (Curculigo capitulata) is a clumping perennial herb with grass-like foliage and attractive yellow flower spikes, often used as a groundcover or in borders.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light. Tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam or potting mix.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light. Tolerates partial shade.

Avoid direct, intense sunlight which can scorch leaves.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam or potting mix.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-25°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Grass

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear, lanceolate

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Curculigo fuziwarae Yamam.
Curculigo glabra Merr.
Curculigo recurvata W.T.Aiton
Curculigo strobiliformis D.Fang & D.H.Qin
Curculigo sumatrana Roxb.
Leucojum capitulatum Lour.
Molineria capitulata (Lour.) Herb.
Molineria hortensis Britton
Molineria plicata Colla
Molineria recurvata (W.T.Aiton) Herb.
Molineria sulcata Kurz
Molineria sumatrana (Roxb.) Herb.
Tupistra esquirolii H.Lév. & Vaniot
Veratrum mairei H.Lév.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyHypoxidaceae
  • genusCurculigo
  • speciesCurculigo capitulata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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