Needs some sun during the day . Generally less susceptible than Argentine. Best in acid soils. Grows generally anywhere. Fast establishment from seeds possible during summer plantings.
Preferred method is seeds.
Note there are improved varieties of Pensacola available for pasture use known as Tifton 9 Bahiagrass . Most plantings are still of the common Pensacola Bahia variety. This is a good-low maintenance lawn grass for homeowners who want a general purpose lawn they can forget about. Very low growth allows it to require less mowing that most other grasses. Crowds out weeds.