Tropika

Digitaria didactyla

Scientific name

Digitaria didactyla


Common name

Blue couch


Other names (PBR name, trademark, breeder code)

Formerly D. swazilandensis (scientific name).


Description

Tropika is a fine-medium textured grass with a soft leaf, suited for domestic and commercial lawns, low usage recreational areas. Leaves are blue-green in colour and are slightly wider than ‘Aussiblue’. The variety maintains a dense sward when mown between 25-35 mm. Regular mowing is required to keep the variety maintained.


Other comments

Turf clippings can also become a nuisance when mowing, clumping blocking the catcher entry or mower blades, because of the moisture within the turf sward. Tropika is more resistant to weed invasion (possible allopathic effects). Seed head production is minimal (if any under routine mowing). Wear tolerance is poor, however good recovery is encountered following fast spreading stolons/runners. Tropika has better shade tolerance than Queensland blue couch. Tropika prefers a free-draining soil, coastal sands and loams, but adaptable to light clays and well-structured heavy clay soils. As per Queensland blue couches Tropika is not tolerant of MSMA or DSMA herbicide.

Pests, disease and weeds
Check to see which Pests, Diseases and or Weeds this turf variety may be susceptible to and how to successfully control them in your home lawn or sports turf.



Compare variety

Review compared varieties




Turf available from these suppliers




Available in Sod/turf
Turf price range (per m2) $6.00 - $10.00
Use Residential and Parks
Suitable climate classification Subtropical and Tropical
Preferred mowing height 15mm - 40mm
Shade tolerance Moderate
Wear tolerance Poor
Cold tolerance Poor
Heat tolerance Good
Salinity tolerance Poor
Water requirement Moderate
Fertiliser requirement Low
Mowing frequency High
Thatch production Moderate
Website N/A
Facebook N/A

Leave a review

Related Turf Varieties


Aussiblue

Digitaria didactyla

Qld Blue Couch

Digitaria didactyla