Basket Grass Plant

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

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

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

Ralstonia solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range of potential host plants. Bacterial wilt is a destructive disease that can affect many plants, including the attractive basket grass plant This disease is caused by bacteria like … Read more

Many people don’t realize the importance of protecting your plants from field mice and other rodents but they will actually eat your plants and kill them. Sometimes the damage they do is so subtle and inconspicuous that the damage itself goes unseen, yet the result of that damage can be devastating. Of course, there are … Read more

Basket grass, also known as Oplismenus hirtellus, is a versatile ornamental plant that can be used as an attractive ground cover or in hanging baskets. With its graceful, flowing foliage, basket grass adds texture and a touch of nature to both indoor and outdoor spaces. However, like any plant, basket grass requires proper care and … Read more

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

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Youre strolling through your garden enjoying the lush growth the spring rains have produced. You stop to admire one particular specimen and you notice black spots on plant leaves. Closer inspection shows black spots on leaves throughout … Read more

For a complete guide to all Textile Indie’s basket weaving posts and videos, visit the main Basket Weaving Page. Finding mold on your beloved basket grass plant can be disheartening. Those fuzzy spores can quickly spread, covering leaves and stunting growth. However, with the right techniques, you can conquer mold and restore the health and … Read more

Basket grass, also known as Oplismenus hirtellus, is a gorgeous ornamental grass that can add a delightful touch of elegance to your outdoor garden. With its lush green blades that cascade gracefully, this low-maintenance plant is perfect for creating a flowing carpet effect in hanging baskets, containers, or as mesmerizing ground cover in shaded areas. … Read more