Skip to main content

Naked Crabgrass (Digitaria nuda)

Digitaria nuda, commonly known as Naked Crabgrass, is a fast-growing annual grass that often invades lawns and gardens, spreading readily by seed.

Above information is sourced from Wikipedia

Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soil types, but prefers well-drained, fertile soils. Adaptable to various pH levels.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring and mid-summer.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Prefers full sun.

Water

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soil types, but prefers well-drained, fertile soils. Adaptable to various pH levels.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal growing range 18-30 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring and mid-summer.

Use a balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.1-0.5 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

Weed Status

Yes

Image Gallery

Synonyms
Axonopus digitatus (Sw.) P.Beauv.
Digitaria borbonica Desv.
Digitaria diamesa (Steud.) A.Chev.
Milium digitatum Sw.
Panicum diamesum Steud.
Paspalum digitatum (Sw.) Kunth
Syntherisma digitata (Sw.) Hitchc.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusDigitaria
  • speciesDigitaria nuda
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

FAQs