How to grow and care for Gahnia tristis Nees ex Hook. & Arn.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Gahnia tristis Nees ex Hook. & Arn.
Gahnia tristis Nees ex Hook. & Arn. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Cyperaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
Most of these plants grew in tropical or temperate regions, meaning many of them originate from humid, sunlit areas.
🎋 Stem
The stem has a triangular cross-section and is hollow inside, making it vulnerable to external impact, so handle with care.
🪴 Root&Soil
Most species store a lot of water and nutrients in their roots, allowing them to adapt well to harsh environments.
water
How to water Gahnia tristis Nees ex Hook. & Arn.
How often should I water?
check Gahnia tristis Nees ex Hook. & Arn. 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 Gahnia tristis Nees ex Hook. & Arn. need?

Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Gahnia tristis Nees ex Hook. & Arn. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Gahnia tristis Nees ex Hook. & Arn. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Gahnia tristis Nees ex Hook. & Arn. 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 Gahnia tristis Nees ex Hook. & Arn. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Cyperaceae, Genus: Gahnia, Species: Gahnia tristis
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Poales |
Family | Cyperaceae |
Genus | Gahnia |
Species | Gahnia tristis |
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