Melinis — 1 species

Cultivation

Plants can be grown in tropical to subtropical climates, where they can be found at elevations from sea level to 2,500 metres. Plants grow best in areas where the mean annual temperature falls within the range 22 - 30°c, though they can tolerate 8 - 36°c. Dormant plants can be killed by temperatures down to -5°c, whilst young growth is killed at -1°c.