Tripidium strictum, the stiff plumegrass, is a perennial grass native to the Americas, recognized for its upright growth and feathery inflorescences.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings during the growing season. Reduce in fall/winter.
Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the growing season. Tolerates cooler winter temperatures.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
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
Water consistently during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in fall and winter, providing only enough to keep the soil from becoming bone dry.
Avoid waterlogged conditions which can lead to root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Cut back dead or damaged stems to the ground. This also helps to remove old flower stalks and tidy the plant's appearance.
Remove any invasive spreaders if necessary.
Propagate by division of clumps in early spring. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the root ball into sections, ensuring each section has roots and shoots. Replant immediately in well-draining soil.
Can also be grown from seed sown in spring.
Repot young plants annually or as needed in early spring. Mature plants rarely need repotting and can become quite large. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one, using a well-draining potting mix.
Ensure good drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Stiff Plumegrass (Tripidium strictum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Tripidium |
| Species | Tripidium strictum |
Similar in genus Tripidium
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