Chionochloa flavicans

What is the optimum Chionochloa flavicans spacing?

The optimum Chionochloa flavicans spacing for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 60-70 cm apart. However, if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 1.2 metres apart. The Chionochloa flavicans spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 80 cm apart.

What are the landscaping uses for Chionochloa flavicans in NZ?

Chionochloa flavicans is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy, NZ native grass is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often somewhat neglected. Chionochloa flavicans is favoured by landscape designers across NZ. It is the showy flower heads, tidy form, and versatility of this plant that makes it a popular choice in landscaping.

What is required for Chionochloa flavicans care?

The most important part of Chionochloa flavicans care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. At this time any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing spent flower heads if desired. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very easy plant to care for.

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What are the best Chionochloa flavicans growing conditions?

The best growing conditions for Chionochloa flavicans are a full sun or part shade position on a well-drained site. This is a hardy plant that tolerates frost, drought, cold climates, wind, coastal climates, and most soil types, except extreme wet. Above all else, make sure it is grown on well-drained soil that does not become water-logged. Similarly, if you intend growing Chionochloa flavicans in a pot, make sure that only potting media is used and never use garden soil. After planting be sure to spread native plant fertiliser across the soil surface. Only use indoor plant fertiliser if you are growing the plant in a pot.

What size does Chionochloa flavicans grow to?

Chionochloa flavicans grow to about 90 cm tall and the same wide and it will reach this inside of three years with optimal growing conditions. If the growing conditions are less favourable, the plants may stay smaller and will take longer to reach their mature size.

Why is Chionochloa flavicans called Miniature Toetoe?

The name "Miniature Toetoe" for Chionochloa flavicans comes from its visual resemblance to the larger, more well-known toetoe species, Austroderia. Chionochloa flavicans produces feathery, plume-like flower heads that bear a resemblance to the flowering plumes of the larger toetoe. The overall form and the way the flower heads emerge from the foliage create a visual similarity. Chionochloa flavicans is a lot smaller than typical toetoe species, hence why it is called "miniature". It's important to note that botanically, Chionochloa and Austroderia (toetoe) are different genera. So, while the visual comparison is valid, the name is a common name and not a strict botanical one.