It prefers warm climates and can thrive in a wide range of altitudes.
Bana grass
Pennisetum purpureum x americanum, also known as bana grass, is a hybrid plant resulting from a cross between elephant grass and pearl millet. It has a broad leaf and spreads by clumping. It is easy to propagate by laying stems in shallow trenches, where roots quickly form and new shoots emerge from each node along the stem.
Pennisetum purpureum x americanum
Country of origin: Cameroon
Growth Habit: Bana grass is a hybrid between elephant grass and pearl millet. It spreads by clumping and grows well from cuttings. It has broader leaves compared to elephant grass and is less aggressive in growth. Propagation: Bana grass is very easy to propagate. Simply lay whole stems, which can be up to 4 meters long, into shallow trenches dug into damp soil. This can be done either in the planting location or in a nursery setting. Roots will quickly develop from each node along the stem, and new shoots will grow. Seed Production: Bana grass produces little to no seed. Grouping: Bana grass is classified under the "Other utility" group. Note: This information is supplementary to the general description of Pennisetum purpureum x americanum (bana grass) provided above.
- Well-draining soil - Moist soil - Damp soil
A hybrid between elephant grass and pearl millet which produces little or no seed but grows well from cuttings and spreads by clumping. A broader leaf than elephant grass and not as aggressive. This is also a very easy grass to propagate. Simply lay whole stems (up to 4 m) into shallow trenches dug into damp soil either in situ, or in a nursery situation. Roots will strike very quickly and from each node along the stem, a new shoot will grow.