Water
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during warmer months. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Also known as Australian Basketgrass · Creeping Beardgrass · Slender Panicgrass
Wavyleaf Basketgrass (Oplismenus undulatifolius) is a shade-tolerant perennial grass forming a low-growing groundcover with attractive wavy-margined leaves.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers shade to partial shade.
30% intensity
Avoid direct, hot afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist.
70% intensity
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Tolerates a range of soil types.
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures.
60% intensity
Ideal range is 15-24°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season.
40% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted monthly.
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 regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during warmer months. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged foliage. Can be trimmed back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth.
Easily propagated by division of clumps in spring or autumn. Stem cuttings can also be rooted in moist soil or water.
Repot container-grown plants every 1-2 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot slightly larger than the previous one.
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Photos of Wavyleaf Basketgrass (Oplismenus undulatifolius)
Where Wavyleaf Basketgrass (Oplismenus undulatifolius) 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 | Oplismenus |
| Species | Oplismenus undulatifolius |
Similar in genus Oplismenus
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