Psilolemma jaegeri Plant Care
Psilolemma jaegeri (Pilg.) S.M.Phillips
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Psilolemma is a genus of plants in the grass family. The only known species is Psilolemma jaegeri, native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Psilolemma jaegeri?
Water Psilolemma jaegeri every 5–7 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 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Psilolemma jaegeri?
Psilolemma jaegeri (Psilolemma jaegeri) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Psilolemma genus. Psilolemma jaegeri is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Psilolemma jaegeri displays a clumping grass-like growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Psilolemma jaegeri produces small inconspicuous flowers in spikelets.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Psilolemma jaegeri?
Psilolemma jaegeri requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Psilolemma jaegeri Need?
Psilolemma jaegeri thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Psilolemma jaegeri Prefer?
Psilolemma jaegeri grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Psilolemma jaegeri prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Psilolemma jaegeri?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Psilolemma jaegeri to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Psilolemma jaegeri?
Feed Psilolemma jaegeri 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 Psilolemma jaegeri?
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 Psilolemma jaegeri?
Psilolemma jaegeri can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Psilolemma jaegeri Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Psilolemma jaegeri, 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 Psilolemma jaegeri?
Psilolemma jaegeri 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 Psilolemma jaegeri Need?
Psilolemma jaegeri grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Psilolemma jaegeri is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In cooler regions, grow Psilolemma jaegeri as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Psilolemma jaegeri 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 Psilolemma genus — compare its care with other Psilolemma species on PlantoScan.
Psilolemma is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Psilolemma jaegeri thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Psilolemma jaegeri (Pilg.) S.M.Phillips, family Poaceae (first published in Kew Bull. 29: 267 (1974)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Psilolemma jaegeri, 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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