Mini Guide for Paspalum Vaginatum Platinum

1. Planting Distance

   • Recommended spacing: 10-15 cm between plugs or stolons. For sod, ensure tight joins with no gaps for a uniform coverage.

2. Final Size

   • Height: Ideally maintained at 1-3 cm with regular mowing.
   • Width: Spreads horizontally, forming a dense and uniform cover with moderate growth.

3. Companion Plants

   • Compatible species: Ornamental shrubs like boxwood, salt-tolerant plants like creeping rosemary and coastal lavender.
   • Garden examples: Perfect for coastal gardens, sports fields, and landscapes near the sea.
   • Integration ideas: Excellent for grassy areas in high-salinity zones, borders in coastal gardens, and decorative luxury landscaping.

4. Recommended Soils

   • Thrives in well-drained soils, slightly saline or alkaline, with good organic content.

5. Climate and Sunlight

   • Climate: Highly resistant to heat, salinity, and drought stress. Moderately tolerant to cold.
   • Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth, though it tolerates partial shade.

6. Maintenance Frequency

   • Medium to high. Requires regular mowing to maintain the desired height and fine texture.

7. Seasonal Highlights

   • Best appearance in spring and summer, displaying a vibrant green color. May go dormant in winter in colder climates.

8. Recommended Uses

   • Ideal for residential lawns, golf courses, sports fields, coastal landscaping, and saline-exposed areas.

9. Common Pests and Diseases

   • Pests: Susceptible to white grubs and chinch bugs in warm climates.
   • Diseases: Prone to fungi such as Rhizoctonia and brown patches in high humidity.

10. Essential Care

    • Specific substrate: Requires well-draining soils tolerant to salinity.
    • Mowing: Regularly trim to a height of 1-3 cm, especially during spring and summer.
    • Fungicides/Insecticides: Apply preventive treatments during humid conditions or if pests are detected.
    • Fertilization: Use nitrogen and potassium-rich fertilizers every 6-8 weeks during active growth.
    • Protection: Reduce irrigation in winter and avoid soil compaction to preserve health and vigor.