Maclurolyra tecta Plant Care
Maclurolyra tecta C.E.Calderón & Soderstr.
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Maclurolyra is a genus of Neotropical plants in the grass family. The only known species is Maclurolyra tecta, native to Panama and Colombia.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Maclurolyra tecta?
Water Maclurolyra tecta every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Maclurolyra tecta?
Maclurolyra tecta (Maclurolyra tecta) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Maclurolyra genus. Maclurolyra tecta is native to Panama and Colombia.
Maclurolyra tecta displays a tall, spreading grass growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Maclurolyra tecta produces small inconspicuous flowers in spikelets.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Maclurolyra tecta?
Maclurolyra tecta requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Maclurolyra tecta Need?
Maclurolyra tecta thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Maclurolyra tecta Prefer?
Maclurolyra tecta grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Maclurolyra tecta prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Maclurolyra tecta?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Maclurolyra tecta to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Maclurolyra tecta?
Feed Maclurolyra tecta 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 Maclurolyra tecta?
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 Maclurolyra tecta?
Maclurolyra tecta can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Maclurolyra tecta Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Maclurolyra tecta, 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 Maclurolyra tecta?
Maclurolyra tecta 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Maclurolyra tecta Need?
Maclurolyra tecta grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Maclurolyra tecta is native to Panama and Colombia. In cooler regions, grow Maclurolyra tecta as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Maclurolyra tecta 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 Maclurolyra genus — compare its care with other Maclurolyra species on PlantoScan.
Maclurolyra is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Maclurolyra tecta thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Maclurolyra tecta C.E.Calderón & Soderstr., family Poaceae (first published in Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 11: 6 (1973)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Maclurolyra tecta, 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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