How to grow and care for Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Asch. & Graebn.
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Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Asch. & Graebn. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Poaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant grew on every continent and in all climates except Antarctica. It thrives in various soil types, is drought-tolerant, and grows well in wetlands.
👀 Characteristics details
The base of the leaf forms a sheath that wraps around the stem.
🎋 Stem
The stem is a hollow, cylindrical shape.
water
How to water Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Asch. & Graebn.
How often should I water?
check Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Asch. & Graebn. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Asch. & Graebn. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Asch. & Graebn. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Asch. & Graebn. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Asch. & Graebn. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Asch. & Graebn. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Poaceae, Genus: Cortaderia, Species: Cortaderia selloana
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Cortaderia |
| Species | Cortaderia selloana |
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