Aulonemia radiata Plant Care
Aulonemia radiata (Rupr.) McClure & L.B.Sm. in Reitz
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Quixiume is a genus of bamboo in the grass family. It includes a single species, Quixiume radiata, which is endemic to southern and southeastern Brazil.
Every 7–14 days
Partial to full shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Aulonemia radiata?
Water Aulonemia radiata every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Aulonemia radiata Native To?
What Is the Aulonemia radiata?
Aulonemia radiata (Aulonemia radiata) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Aulonemia genus. Aulonemia radiata is native to the mountains, including the Serra do Mar, Serra da Mantiqueira, and Serra do Espinhaço, of Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais states.
Aulonemia radiata displays a clumping, spreading grass growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Aulonemia radiata produces small inconspicuous flowers in spikelets.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Aulonemia radiata?
Aulonemia radiata 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.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Aulonemia radiata Need?
Aulonemia radiata thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Aulonemia radiata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Aulonemia radiata Prefer?
Aulonemia radiata grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Aulonemia radiata prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Aulonemia radiata?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Aulonemia radiata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Aulonemia radiata?
Feed Aulonemia radiata 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 Aulonemia radiata?
Divide clumps every 2-3 years. 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 Aulonemia radiata?
Aulonemia radiata can be propagated through division, rhizome cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to aulonemia amplissima plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Aulonemia radiata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Aulonemia radiata, 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 Aulonemia radiata?
Aulonemia radiata is susceptible to aphids, grasshoppers, spider mites. 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 Aulonemia radiata Need?
Aulonemia radiata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Aulonemia radiata is native to the mountains, including the Serra do Mar, Serra da Mantiqueira, and Serra do Espinhaço, of Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais states. In cooler regions, grow Aulonemia radiata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Aulonemia radiata 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 Aulonemia genus — compare its care with other Aulonemia species on PlantoScan.
Aulonemia is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Aulonemia radiata copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Aulonemia Species
Other Aulonemia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aulonemia radiata (Rupr.) McClure & L.B.Sm. in Reitz, family Poaceae (first published in Fl. Ilustr. Catarin. 1(Gramin., Supl. Bambus.): 56 (1967)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Aulonemia radiata, 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 12a, 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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