- Common: Dichondra Repens
Adaptation: Hotter and dryer areas. Areas of little traffic is the best, it has
very low wearablity.
Preparation: This should be planted on a thoroughly prepared seedbed and weed free
in the beginning. Dichondra is very hard to remove weeds from and this step should
be taken in the beginning. Fully pack the soil and lightly rake the surface and evenly
spread the seed, evenly watering afterward.
Seeding: One pound per 300 square feet. - Plant spring through mid /
late-summer after soil temperatures are minimum of 70 degrees. Early
summer - late spring / planting is best time.
Usage: Low maintenance areas and erosion control in some places. For naturalized
areas among other plantings.
Watering: Needs a lot of water on a deep and infrequent basis and needs to slightly
dry out between waterings. Too little watering results in problems if the soils is too
heavy (clay types) and the water is too alkaline which in this case results in salt burn.
Fertilization: ˝ to 1 pound / 1000 SF about every 2 months.
Mowing: ˝ to 1 ˝ inches depending upon traffic and shade.
Weakness: Alternaria fungus (result of overwatering), fleabeetles and cutworms.