Very drought tolerant, foxtail can grow in conditions ranging from 100 mm - 1 000 mm rainfall per year, but cannot tolerate waterlogged soil.
Yi kondzelela ngopfu dyandza,foxtail yinga mila eka swiyimo leswi mpfula yinga exikarhi ka 100mm - 1 000 mm hi lembe, kambe yingaka yinga kondzeleli misava leyi teleke mati.