Vietnamese Feather Grass Plant Care
Cochinchinochloa braiana H.N.Nguyen & V.T.Tran
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Native to Vietnam, this unique plant is known for its striking purple leaves that are sure to catch the eye of any plant collector. Cochinchinochloa braiana is a must-have for those looking to add a pop of color and exotic flair to their garden or indoor plant collection.
Every 3–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–85°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Vietnamese Feather Grass?
Water Vietnamese Feather Grass every 3–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Vietnamese Feather Grass Native To?
What Is the Vietnamese Feather Grass?
Vietnamese Feather Grass (Cochinchinochloa braiana) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Cochinchinochloa genus. Vietnamese Feather Grass is native to Vietnam. Vietnamese Feather Grass is also known as Braiana Grass.
Vietnamese Feather Grass displays a clumping grass growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Vietnamese Feather Grass produces small inconspicuous flowers in spikelets.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Vietnamese Feather Grass?
Cochinchinochloa braiana requires watering every 3–7 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 3–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Vietnamese Feather Grass Need?
Vietnamese Feather Grass thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Vietnamese Feather Grass Prefer?
Cochinchinochloa braiana grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Vietnamese Feather Grass prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Vietnamese Feather Grass?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Vietnamese Feather Grass to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Vietnamese Feather Grass?
Feed Vietnamese Feather Grass every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Vietnamese Feather Grass?
Divide clumps 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 Vietnamese Feather Grass?
Vietnamese Feather Grass can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Vietnamese Feather Grass Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Vietnamese Feather Grass, 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 Vietnamese Feather Grass?
Vietnamese Feather Grass is susceptible to grasshoppers, aphids, 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.
Keep exploring plants
Vietnamese Feather Grass 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 Cochinchinochloa genus — compare its care with other Cochinchinochloa species on PlantoScan.
Cochinchinochloa is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Vietnamese Feather Grass thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cochinchinochloa braiana H.N.Nguyen & V.T.Tran, family Poaceae (first published in Blumea 58: 31 (2013)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Vietnamese Feather Grass, 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.
- 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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