Pennisetum Grass (Green) -Pennisetum Alopecuroides

🌿 Why Choose Pennisetum Grass?

✔ Drought-tolerant – Thrives in UAE’s heat with minimal water
✔ Year-round appeal – Evergreen in warm climates
✔ Soft texture – Harmless for kids & pets (no sharp edges)
✔ Architectural interest – Beautiful plumes in autumn
✔ Versatile – Works in pots, borders, or mass plantings

🌱 Growth Habit: Clump-forming, non-invasive
📏 Mature Size: 60-90cm height x 60cm spread
🍃 Foliage: Narrow, arching green blades
🌸 Flowers: Bottlebrush-like spikes (cream to pinkish)

🏆 Survival Superpowers:
✓ Handles 45°C+ temperatures
✓ Tolerates poor soil
✓ Salt-resistant (coastal gardens)

☀️ Light Needs:
• Best: Full sun (for best growth)
• Tolerates: Light shade (may flower less)

💦 Watering:
• New plants: 2-3x/week for first month
• Established: 1x/week in summer, every 10 days in winter

🌱 Soil & Feeding:
• Any well-draining soil
• Annual compost top-up in spring

✂️ Maintenance:
• Pruning: Cut back to 15cm in early spring
• Dividing: Every 3-4 years to rejuvenate

🎨 Design Ideas for UAE Gardens

✓ Modern landscapes: Paired with succulents
✓ Poolside: Soft contrast to hardscaping
✓ Desert gardens: Mix with agaves & yucca
✓ Pots: Elegant patio accents