Basket Grass Plant

The Most Common Basket Grass Plant Pests: Identification and Treatment Guide

Basket grass, also known by its scientific name Schoenoplectus pungens, is a popular wetland plant prized for its utility in basket weaving. However, like any plant, basket grass is susceptible to pest problems that can damage its health and appearance. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss the most common basket grass pests, how to … Read more

How to Pollinate Basket Grass to Increase Your Yield

Basket grass, also known by its scientific name Oplismenus hirtellus, is a graceful ornamental grass prized for its delicate, cascading foliage. While this plant can thrive on its own, pollinating basket grass can boost seed production and increase your yield of this beautiful grass. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of pollination for … Read more

How to Remove Dodder from Basket Grass Plant

Not all plant diseases are caused by parasitic microbes, some are caused by parasitic weeds. The dodder vine is one of those weeds. Dodder attaches itself to healthy plants and makes them more vulnerable to other diseases and insect pests. To help understand more about the fascinating parasitic dodder weed I will explain plant relationships … Read more

How to Get Rid of Leaf Miners on Basket Grass Plants

Leaf miners are a common and frustrating pest for many gardeners. These tiny insects lay eggs inside leaf tissue, and the larvae tunnel between the leaf surfaces while feeding, creating unsightly squiggly lines and brown dead patches on foliage. Leaf miners particularly enjoy munching on ornamental grasses like basket grass. While chemical treatments aren’t very … Read more

Eliminating Crusader Bugs from Basket Grass Plants

Basket grass (Oplismenus sp.) is a delicate, ornamental grass grown for its graceful, arching foliage However, these attractive plants are frequently plagued by crusader bugs (Murgantia histrionica) – sap-sucking insects that pierce leaves and stems to feed. Left uncontrolled, these pests can quickly damage and devastate basket grass. Fortunately, there are several effective organic methods … Read more