Slender Nineawn Plant Care
Enneapogon gracilis P.Beauv.
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Enneapogon gracilis, or slender nineawn, is a species of grass found in Eastern Australia. It is also called slender bottlewashers.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun
65–85°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Slender Nineawn?
Water Slender Nineawn every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 40–60% humidity.
Where Is the Slender Nineawn Native To?
What Is the Slender Nineawn?
Slender Nineawn (Enneapogon gracilis) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Enneapogon genus. Slender Nineawn is native to Eastern Australia.
Slender Nineawn displays a grass-like clumping growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Slender Nineawn produces small inconspicuous flowers in spikelets.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Slender Nineawn?
Enneapogon gracilis 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 Slender Nineawn Need?
Slender Nineawn thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Slender Nineawn Prefer?
Enneapogon gracilis grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Slender Nineawn prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Slender Nineawn?
Well-draining sandy soil with good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Slender Nineawn to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Slender Nineawn?
Repot every 1-2 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 Slender Nineawn?
Slender Nineawn can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to desvaux's nineawn grass plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Slender Nineawn Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Slender Nineawn, 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 Slender Nineawn?
Slender Nineawn is susceptible to grasshoppers, cutworms, aphids. 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 Slender Nineawn Need?
Slender Nineawn grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Slender Nineawn is native to Eastern Australia. In cooler regions, grow Slender Nineawn as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Slender Nineawn 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 Enneapogon genus — compare its care with other Enneapogon species on PlantoScan.
Enneapogon is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Slender Nineawn thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Enneapogon gracilis P.Beauv., family Poaceae (first published in Ess. Agrostogr. : 161 (1812)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Slender Nineawn, 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 13b, 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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