Also known as Elastic Grass
Eragrostis tenuifolia is a delicate perennial grass featuring slender, arching culms and airy, fine-textured inflorescences, ideal for adding subtle movement and texture.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, provide afternoon shade to prevent scorching. Adequate light is crucial for lush growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during active growth. Allow top inch to dry between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.
Sandy, Loam, Clay
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost; can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in winter dormancy.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring/summer). Avoid fertilizing in fall/winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Eragrostis tenuifolia prefers consistently moist soil during its active growth period. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering in cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage.
Prune Eragrostis tenuifolia in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or overcrowded stems to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage vigorous new growth.
Cut back the plant by about one-third to shape it.
Eragrostis tenuifolia can be propagated by division of established clumps in spring. Carefully dig up the plant and separate the root ball into smaller sections, ensuring each section has roots and shoots.
Replant divisions immediately into well-draining soil.
Repot Eragrostis tenuifolia every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Spring is the ideal time for repotting. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one and use a well-draining potting mix.
This prevents compaction and ensures healthy root development.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Eragrostis Tenuifolia (Eragrostis tenuifolia)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Eragrostis |
| Species | Eragrostis tenuifolia |
Similar in genus Eragrostis
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