Alpine Timothy Plant Care
Phleum alpinum L.
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Phleum alpinum is a species of grass known by the common names alpine cat's-tail, alpine timothy and mountain timothy.
Every 3–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Alpine Timothy?
Water Alpine Timothy every 3–7 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.
What Is the Alpine Timothy?
Alpine Timothy (Phleum alpinum) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Phleum genus. Alpine Timothy is also known as Mountain Timothy.
Alpine Timothy displays a tall, grassy clumps growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Alpine Timothy produces inconspicuous flowers on tall stalks.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Alpine Timothy?
Phleum alpinum requires watering every 3–7 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 3–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Alpine Timothy Need?
Alpine Timothy thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Alpine Timothy Prefer?
Phleum alpinum grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Alpine Timothy prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Alpine Timothy?
Well-draining loamy soil with good fertility. Good drainage is essential for Alpine Timothy to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Alpine Timothy?
Rarely needs repotting, best to leave undisturbed. 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 Alpine Timothy?
Alpine Timothy can be propagated through seeds.
Is the Alpine Timothy Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Alpine Timothy, 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 Alpine Timothy?
Alpine Timothy is susceptible to generally pest-resistant. 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 Alpine Timothy Need?
Alpine Timothy grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Alpine Timothy as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Alpine Timothy 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 Phleum genus (family Poaceae) — search all Phleum species in the plant lookup.
Alpine Timothy thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Phleum alpinum L., family Poaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 59 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Alpine Timothy, 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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