Water
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Gold Grass
Pogonatherum crinitum, a small ornamental grass, forms dense clumps of slender, arching stems. Native to East Asia, it's also known as creaking bamboo.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
80% intensity
Avoid intense direct sun, especially afternoon.
Keep soil consistently moist.
70% intensity
Water when top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A standard houseplant mix with added perlite or sand works well.
50% intensity
Average room temperatures are suitable.
70% intensity
Avoid extreme cold and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during growing season.
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks from spring to summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead or yellowing foliage. Can be cut back hard to encourage new growth if it becomes leggy or overgrown.
Easily propagated by division of clumps in spring. Stem cuttings can also be taken and rooted in water or moist soil.
Repot every 1-2 years in spring when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pogonatherum Crinitum (Pogonatherum crinitum)
Where Pogonatherum Crinitum (Pogonatherum crinitum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Pogonatherum |
| Species | Pogonatherum crinitum |
Similar in genus Pogonatherum
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