Sugarcane (Officinarum)

The Sugarcane (Officinarum) is generally described as a perennial graminoid. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Sugarcane (Officinarum) has green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late winter, with fruit and seed production starting in the winter and continuing until spring. Leaves are retained year to year. The Sugarcane (Officinarum) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Sugarcane (Officinarum) will reach up to 12 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Sugarcane (Officinarum) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by seed, sod, sprigs, tubers. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 17°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.