Xerophyllum Tenax ( Bear Grass )

5 seeds

Xerophyllum tenax (Bear Grass)

• Sowing Time: Best from November to February when temperatures are 15–25°C.

• Seed Prep: Cold stratify seeds by placing them in moist sand in the refrigerator for 4–6 weeks before sowing.

• Soil: Use well-drained sandy soil mixed with compost.

• Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep and press lightly.

• Light: Needs full sun to partial shade.

• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination, then water sparingly.

• Germination: Slow — may take 6–10 weeks.

• Care: Transplant when seedlings are strong; prefers cool roots and warm air.

• Blooming: Mature plants produce tall white flower spikes in late spring or early summer.