Miscanthus is a sweet grass, almost as beautiful as a flower. It grows tall, it grows luxuriantly and curves its stalks decoratively towards the ground. Anyone who can use a second one of this sight should not be afraid to multiply. It's guaranteed to work!
How can I propagate Miscanthus myself?
The easiest way to propagate Miscanthus, also known as Miscanthus or Chinese grass, is to dividelarger plantsand then plant the sections separately from each other. You can alsoSowing seeds at home. However, it takes longer for the young plants to grow larger.
When is the best time to divide Miscanthus?
Purely theoretically, the time window for dividing the rhizomes is not that narrow, apart from frosty days. The sweet grass is robust and will grow quickly in the new location. But the most ideal time is a dayin the spring after thepruning, as not only does new growth arise then, but the practical implementation is also most effortless. A miscanthus with many long stalks is a bit unwieldy. If the plant is in a pot, you can combine division with repotting.
How do I divide Miscanthus correctly?
You have to dig up your old Miscanthus plant for division. Luckilynot completely.
- Partially expose root ball
- cut a part off with apointed spade
- Leave the mother plant in its old location
- Cover the root ball with soil again
- plant the separated section immediately
- choose a sunny permanent location
- if applicable. Set up root lock
- add some fertilizer into the planting hole
- water immediately after planting
- keep the soil evenly moist until it grows
- overwinter with protective measures in the first year of standing
Can I divide Miscanthus into more than two pieces?
Yes, you can safely divide the root ball into several pieces for further cultivation, as long as your Chinese grass is older and large or wide enough. Just make sure that each cut section hasat least three or four shoots.
How to sow seeds of Miscanthus?
You can collect seeds in autumn or buy them from garden shops. Start the projectin the spring in the house.
- Fill a bowl with potting soil.
- Moisten the soil.
- Distribute the seeds evenly over the soil and press them down well.
- Place the bowl20 to 25 °C warm and bright.
- Keep the soil consistentlyevenly moist.
The germination time is around 2-3 weeks. As soon as the young ornamental grass has sprouted a few blades of grass, you can separate it. You can plant it outside from mid-May. Then fertilize and water it like you would a full-grown plant. If there are care errors, miscanthus turns yellow.
Tip
Let us give you a portion for propagation
You don't have your own miscanthus plant that you can use for propagation? Then take a look around your circle of friends or your immediate neighborhood. Maybe you spot a Chinese grass and can ask the owner for a piece. Since Miscanthus grows incredibly quickly, you will definitely not be denied your wish.
