Woolly Grass Plant Care

Woolly Grass (Anthephora pubescens) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Anthephora genus. Woolly Grass is native to tropical and southern Africa.

Woolly Grass displays a tall, clumping grass growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Woolly Grass produces small inconspicuous flowers on tall spikes.

Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.

Anthephora pubescens requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Woolly Grass thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Anthephora pubescens grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Woolly Grass prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Woolly Grass to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Woolly Grass 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.

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Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Woolly Grass can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to anthephora hermaphrodita plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Woolly Grass is susceptible to aphids, grasshoppers. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Woolly Grass grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9a. Woolly Grass is native to tropical and southern Africa. In cooler regions, grow Woolly Grass as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.