Setaria verticillata
TAXONOMY
FamilyPoaceae
GenusSetaria
Zone9
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Setaria verticillata, commonly known as bristly foxtail or rough bristle-grass, is an annual grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to subtropical regions and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields. The plant is characterized by its bristly seed heads and can grow up to 1 meter tall.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Bristlegrass
Chaetochloa ambigua
Chaetochloa brevispica
Chaetochloa verticillata
Chaetochloa verticillata var. breviseta
Chamaeraphis italica var. ambigua
Chamaeraphis italica var. aparine
Chamaeraphis italica var. densa
Chamaeraphis italica var. rottleri
Chamaeraphis italica var. verticillata
Chamaeraphis verticillata
Ixophorus verticillatus
Panicum acuminatissimum
Panicum adhaerens
Panicum aparine
Panicum asperum
Panicum floribundum
Panicum italicum
Panicum respiciens
Panicum rottleri
Panicum rude
Panicum semitectum
Panicum vagum
Panicum verticillatum
Panicum verticillatum subsp. aparine
Panicum verticillatum var. ambiguum
Panicum verticillatum var. aparine
Panicum verticillatum var. arenosum
Panicum verticillatum var. brevisetum
Panicum verticillatum var. parviflorum
Panicum verticillatum var. retrorsum
Panicum viride
Pennisetum respiciens
Pennisetum verticillatum
Setaria adhaerens
Setaria adhaerens subsp. verticillata
Setaria adhaerens var. ambigua
Setaria adhaerens var. antrorsa
Setaria adhaerens var. font-queri
Setaria adhaerens var. verticillata
Setaria ambigua f. major
Setaria ambigua f. ramiflora
Setaria ambigua var. major
Setaria aparine
Setaria brevispica
Setaria carnei
Setaria conglomerata
Setaria decipiens f. latifolia
Setaria decipiens f. major
Setaria decipiens f. schultheissii
Setaria decipiens var. schulteissii
Setaria depauperata
Setaria floribunda
Setaria gussonei
Setaria italica var. aparine
Setaria leiantha f. subhirsuta
Setaria nubica
Setaria pratensis
Setaria respiciens
Setaria rottleri
Setaria teysmannii
Setaria verticillata f. ambigua
Setaria verticillata f. arenosa
Setaria verticillata f. verticillata
Setaria verticillata subsp. adhaerens
Setaria verticillata subsp. aparine
Setaria verticillata var. aparine
Setaria verticillata var. arenosa
Setaria verticillata var. font-queri
Setaria verticillata var. pilifera
Setaria verticillata var. respiciens
Setaria verticillata var. verticillata
Setaria verticilliformis
Setaria viridis var. ambigua
Setaria viridis var. insularis
Setariopsis verticillata
OVERVIEW
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WaterDry
SoilLoamy
LightDirect Bright (6 Hours)
Temperature25° C
Humidity60%
pH6.5
Pressure1,013 mbar
DETAILS
Care Instructions
Setaria verticillata thrives in bright, direct sunlight and prefers warm, subtropical climates. It is relatively easy to care for, requiring minimal watering once established. The plant does well in moderate temperatures and average humidity levels.Soil
This plant prefers well-draining loamy soil. It can tolerate a range of soil types but performs best in soils that dry out almost completely between waterings. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.Fertilizer
Setaria verticillata does not have specific fertilizer requirements. It can grow well in moderately nutrient-rich soils without additional fertilization.Repotting
As an annual plant, Setaria verticillata does not require repotting. It completes its life cycle within a single growing season.Propagation
Setaria verticillata propagates through seeds. The best time to collect and sow seeds is in the late summer or early fall. Simply scatter the seeds on the soil surface and lightly cover them with soil.Pruning
Pruning is not necessary for Setaria verticillata. However, removing spent seed heads can help prevent unwanted self-seeding and maintain a tidy appearance.Toxicity
Setaria verticillata is not known to be toxic to pets or humans. However, the bristly seed heads can cause irritation if they come into contact with skin or are ingested by animals.REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PLANT CARE
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