Andean Pampas Grass Plant Care
Cortaderia jubata (Lemoine ex Carrière) Stapf
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Cortaderia jubata is a species of grass known by several common names, including purple pampas grass and Andean pampas grass. It is similar to its more widespread relative, the pampas grass C.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun
50–90°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Andean Pampas Grass?
Water Andean Pampas Grass every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–90°F (10–32°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Andean Pampas Grass?
Andean Pampas Grass (Cortaderia jubata) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Cortaderia genus. Andean Pampas Grass is also known as Jubata Grass, Pampas Grass.
Andean Pampas Grass displays a tall, grassy clumps growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Andean Pampas Grass produces plume-like white or pink flowers on tall stalks.
Leaf size: approximately 36 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Andean Pampas Grass?
Cortaderia jubata 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 Andean Pampas Grass Need?
Andean Pampas Grass thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Andean Pampas Grass Prefer?
Cortaderia jubata grows best at temperatures of 50–90°F. Andean Pampas Grass prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–90°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Andean Pampas Grass?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Andean Pampas Grass to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Andean Pampas Grass?
Feed Andean Pampas 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.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Andean Pampas Grass?
Divide and 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 Andean Pampas Grass?
Andean Pampas Grass can be propagated through division of clumps, seeds.
Is the Andean Pampas Grass Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Andean Pampas 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 Andean Pampas Grass?
Andean Pampas Grass 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 Andean Pampas Grass Need?
Andean Pampas Grass grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Andean Pampas Grass as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Andean Pampas 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 Cortaderia genus — compare its care with other Cortaderia species on PlantoScan.
Cortaderia is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Andean Pampas Grass thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cortaderia jubata (Lemoine ex Carrière) Stapf, family Poaceae (first published in Bot. Mag. 124: t. 7607 (1898)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Andean Pampas 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.
- 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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