velvet grass

Velvet grass requires frequent watering, as it does not cope well with drought. During its growing season, from late spring to early autumn, it should be watered deeply and regularly, every couple of days. During hot weather, in the peak of summer, it should be watered more often, every day or even twice per day. In the cooler months of autumn and winter, it should be watered less often, around once a week, allowing the soil to dry out slightly in between waterings.

Velvet grass (Holcus lanatus) require an average of 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive. It prefers full sun in the morning or midday, as this is when the sun's rays are the strongest and most beneficial. However, during very hot summer days, indirect light should be provided to the plant, as the intense heat of the sun could easily scorch its leaves. If planted in a shady spot, velvet grass should be placed near a window where it can receive the full benefit of the natural light. The more sunlight it receives, the brighter the colour of the leaves.

Pruning Velvet Grass (Holcus lanatus) should be done in the spring or early summer months. Pruning should involve lightly shearing the tops of the grass-like clumps to maintain a neat attractive shape, while also removing any dead or damaged growth. Pruning can be done by hand shears or a string trimmer. It is important to not prune too aggressively in order to maintain the plant's natural form and density. Remove no more than 1 third of the tips of each grass blade.