Chysopogom zizanioides(vetiver)
Maintenance Level
low
Placements
outdoor
Toxic
No
Fragrance
Yes
Seasons
Year around
Plant Height
Up to 5 feet
Water Frequency
Winter
daily
Summer
daily
Fertilizer Frequency
Winter
No need
Summer
Monthly once
Is an aromatic grass native to India.
Vetiver grows to 150 centimetres (5 ft) high and forms clumps as wide, and under favorable conditions, the erect culms can reach 3 m (9.8 ft) in height
Vetiver is sometimes applied directly to the skin for relieving stress, as well as for emotional traumas and shock, lice, and repelling insects. It is also used for arthritis, stings, and burns. Vetiver is sometimes inhaled as aromatherapy for nervousness, insomnia, and joint and muscle pain.
Dos
Regular mowing or trimming to control height, occasional watering, and ensuring the plant doesn't flower, as flowering can cause stem dieback.
Don'ts