Agrostis subspicata Plant Care
Agrostis subspicata Raspail
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Agrostis subspicata, synonym Chaetopogon fasciculatus, is a species of European and North African plants in the grass family. It is native to Italy, Portugal, Spain, former Yugoslavia, and Morocco.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Agrostis subspicata?
Water Agrostis subspicata every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Agrostis subspicata?
Agrostis subspicata (Agrostis subspicata) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Agrostis genus. Agrostis subspicata is native to Italy, Portugal, Spain, former Yugoslavia, and Morocco.
Agrostis subspicata displays an upright, tufted grass growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Agrostis subspicata produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Agrostis subspicata?
Agrostis subspicata requires watering every 3–5 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Agrostis subspicata Need?
Agrostis subspicata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Agrostis subspicata Prefer?
Agrostis subspicata grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Agrostis subspicata prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Agrostis subspicata?
Well-draining loamy soil. Good drainage is essential for Agrostis subspicata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Agrostis subspicata?
Feed Agrostis subspicata every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Agrostis subspicata?
Rarely needs repotting. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Agrostis subspicata?
Agrostis subspicata can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mueller's bentgrass plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Agrostis subspicata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Agrostis subspicata, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Agrostis subspicata?
Agrostis subspicata is susceptible to aphids, grasshoppers, cutworms. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Agrostis subspicata Need?
Agrostis subspicata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Agrostis subspicata is native to Italy, Portugal, Spain, former Yugoslavia, and Morocco. In cooler regions, grow Agrostis subspicata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Agrostis subspicata is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Agrostis genus — compare its care with other Agrostis species on PlantoScan.
Agrostis is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Agrostis subspicata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Agrostis Species
Other Agrostis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Agrostis subspicata Raspail, family Poaceae (first published in Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 5: 449 (1825)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Agrostis subspicata, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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