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Hairy Chascolytrum Plant Care
Chascolytrum paleapiliferum (Parodi) Matthei
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Chascolytrum paleapiliferum is a unique grass species known for its dense, fuzzy appearance due to the fine hairs covering its leaves. Native to dry, rocky habitats in South America, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its striking texture and ability to thrive in challenging conditions.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Hairy Chascolytrum?
Water Hairy Chascolytrum every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Hairy Chascolytrum?
Hairy Chascolytrum (Chascolytrum paleapiliferum) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Chascolytrum genus. Hairy Chascolytrum is native to South America. Hairy Chascolytrum is also known as Fuzzy Grass.
Hairy Chascolytrum displays a tall, clumping grass growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Hairy Chascolytrum produces small inconspicuous flowers in spikelets.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hairy Chascolytrum?
Chascolytrum paleapiliferum requires watering every 4–7 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 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hairy Chascolytrum Need?
Hairy Chascolytrum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hairy Chascolytrum Prefer?
Chascolytrum paleapiliferum grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Hairy Chascolytrum prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hairy Chascolytrum?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Hairy Chascolytrum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hairy Chascolytrum?
Feed Hairy Chascolytrum every 6 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 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Hairy Chascolytrum?
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.
How Do You Propagate a Hairy Chascolytrum?
Hairy Chascolytrum can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to chascolytrum brizoides plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hairy Chascolytrum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hairy Chascolytrum, 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 Hairy Chascolytrum?
Hairy Chascolytrum 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 Hairy Chascolytrum Need?
Hairy Chascolytrum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Hairy Chascolytrum is native to South America. In cooler regions, grow Hairy Chascolytrum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Hairy Chascolytrum 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 Chascolytrum genus — compare its care with other Chascolytrum species on PlantoScan.
Chascolytrum is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Hairy Chascolytrum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chascolytrum paleapiliferum (Parodi) Matthei, family Poaceae (first published in Willdenowia, Beih. 8: 88 (1975)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hairy Chascolytrum, 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.
- Photo: Lucas Carbone, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- 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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