Pharus ecuadoricus Plant Care
Pharus ecuadoricus Judz.
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Pharus ecuadoricus is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is found only in Ecuador, where it grows in wet coastal forest habitat.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun
65–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Pharus ecuadoricus?
Water Pharus ecuadoricus every 3–5 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 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Pharus ecuadoricus?
Pharus ecuadoricus (Pharus ecuadoricus) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Pharus genus.
Pharus ecuadoricus displays a tall, upright grass growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Pharus ecuadoricus produces small inconspicuous flowers on tall spikes.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pharus ecuadoricus?
Pharus ecuadoricus 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 Pharus ecuadoricus Need?
Pharus ecuadoricus thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pharus ecuadoricus Prefer?
Pharus ecuadoricus grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Pharus ecuadoricus prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pharus ecuadoricus?
Well-draining loamy soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Pharus ecuadoricus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pharus ecuadoricus?
Feed Pharus ecuadoricus 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 Pharus ecuadoricus?
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 Pharus ecuadoricus?
Pharus ecuadoricus can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Pharus ecuadoricus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pharus ecuadoricus, 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 Pharus ecuadoricus?
Pharus ecuadoricus 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 Pharus ecuadoricus Need?
Pharus ecuadoricus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Pharus ecuadoricus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Pharus ecuadoricus 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 Pharus genus — compare its care with other Pharus species on PlantoScan.
Pharus is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Pharus ecuadoricus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pharus ecuadoricus Judz., family Poaceae (first published in Nordic J. Bot. 11: 89 (1991)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pharus ecuadoricus, 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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