Brook Grass

Brook Grass (Catabrosa aquatica) should be watered deeply and infrequently, once a week or less. It needs approximately 1-2 inches of water per week, depending on temperatures. During hot summer months, water more often. Make sure the soil is kept evenly moist but not saturated, as too much water can lead to root rot. During the winter months, reduce watering to once a month or less, depending on temperatures. Avoid excessive fertilizer, as this can cause the leaves to turn yellow.

Brook Grass (Catabrosa aquatica) needs full sun to partial shade conditions to thrive. It prefers 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. To enhance the growth and flowering of this plant species, morning sunlight is recommended over late afternoon sunlight. This plant should not be exposed to too much afternoon heat as the leaves are likely to burn.

Brook Grass (Catabrosa aquatica) should be pruned once a year, in the late winter or early spring as the plant begins to regrow. To prune this plant species, give the grass a light trim, removing no more than 1-third of the total growth. This should be done prior to the plant sending up new spring growth, to ensure it isn't damaged. Pruning also promotes new, healthy growth of brook grass. Make this pruning shallow, meaning remove only the top growth and slightly into where the old growth was. This will help create a more aesthetically pleasing grass. Be sure to avoid pruning too deeply, as this could damage the grass and cause it to die.