Chordifex fastigiatus Plant Care
Chordifex fastigiatus (R.Br.) B.G.Briggs
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Chordifex fastigiatus, known as the tassel rush, is an Australian species of plant. One of the many plants first published by Robert Brown with the type known as "(J.) v.v." Appearing in his Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae et Insulae Van Diemen in 1810.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Chordifex fastigiatus?
Water Chordifex fastigiatus every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Chordifex fastigiatus?
Chordifex fastigiatus (Chordifex fastigiatus) belongs to the Restionaceae family within the Chordifex genus.
Chordifex fastigiatus displays a clumping perennial grass growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Chordifex fastigiatus produces small inconspicuous flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chordifex fastigiatus?
Chordifex fastigiatus requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Chordifex fastigiatus Need?
Chordifex fastigiatus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chordifex fastigiatus Prefer?
Chordifex fastigiatus grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Chordifex fastigiatus prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chordifex fastigiatus?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Chordifex fastigiatus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chordifex fastigiatus?
Feed Chordifex fastigiatus 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 Chordifex fastigiatus?
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 Chordifex fastigiatus?
Chordifex fastigiatus can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to chordifex abortivus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Chordifex fastigiatus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chordifex fastigiatus, 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 Chordifex fastigiatus?
Chordifex fastigiatus is susceptible to aphids, 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 Chordifex fastigiatus Need?
Chordifex fastigiatus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Chordifex fastigiatus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Chordifex fastigiatus 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 Chordifex genus — compare its care with other Chordifex species on PlantoScan.
Chordifex is part of the Restionaceae plant family — browse all Restionaceae genera and species.
Chordifex fastigiatus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chordifex fastigiatus (R.Br.) B.G.Briggs, family Restionaceae (first published in Telopea 10: 685 (2004)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chordifex fastigiatus, 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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