Timorese Crabgrass (Digitaria Radicosa) is a annual grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-13. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Digitaria radicosa is a creeping grass species native to Southeast Asia and Oceania, known for its spreading stems and rooting nodes.

Timorese Crabgrass

Timorese Crabgrass

Digitaria Radicosa

Digitaria radicosa is a creeping grass species native to Southeast Asia and Oceania, known for its spreading stems and rooting nodes.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-13

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Timorese Crabgrass

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae
Genus:Digitaria