Lasiostega humilis Plant Care
Lasiostega humilis Rupr. ex Benth.
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Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Lasiostega humilis?
Water Lasiostega humilis 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 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Lasiostega humilis Native To?
What Is the Lasiostega humilis?
Lasiostega humilis (Lasiostega humilis) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Lasiostega genus. Lasiostega humilis is native to Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Lasiostega humilis displays a tall, clumping grass growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Lasiostega humilis produces small inconspicuous flowers on tall spikes.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lasiostega humilis?
Lasiostega humilis 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 Lasiostega humilis Need?
Lasiostega humilis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lasiostega humilis Prefer?
Lasiostega humilis grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Lasiostega humilis prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lasiostega humilis?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Lasiostega humilis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lasiostega humilis?
Feed Lasiostega humilis 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 Lasiostega humilis?
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 Lasiostega humilis?
Lasiostega humilis can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Lasiostega humilis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lasiostega humilis, 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 Lasiostega humilis?
Lasiostega humilis 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 Lasiostega humilis Need?
Lasiostega humilis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Lasiostega humilis is native to Canada, Mexico, and the United States. In cooler regions, grow Lasiostega humilis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Lasiostega humilis 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 Lasiostega genus (family Poaceae) — search all Lasiostega species in the plant lookup.
Lasiostega humilis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lasiostega humilis Rupr. ex Benth., family Poaceae (first published in Pl. Hartw. [Bentham] 347. 1857 [Feb 1857]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lasiostega humilis, 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 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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