Temburongia simplex Plant Care
Temburongia simplex S.Dransf. & K.M.Wong
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Temburongia is a genus of bamboo from the Sultanate of Brunei on the Island of Borneo. It is usually classified in the subtribe Shibataeinae, though its exact relationship with the subtribe remains unclear.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Temburongia simplex?
Water Temburongia simplex 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 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Temburongia simplex?
Temburongia simplex (Temburongia simplex) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Temburongia genus.
Temburongia simplex displays a tall, spreading grass growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Temburongia simplex produces small inconspicuous flowers on tall stalks.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Temburongia simplex?
Temburongia simplex 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 Temburongia simplex Need?
Temburongia simplex thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Temburongia simplex Prefer?
Temburongia simplex grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Temburongia simplex prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Temburongia simplex?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Temburongia simplex to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Temburongia simplex?
Feed Temburongia simplex 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 Temburongia simplex?
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 Temburongia simplex?
Temburongia simplex can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Temburongia simplex Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Temburongia simplex, 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 Temburongia simplex?
Temburongia simplex 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 Temburongia simplex Need?
Temburongia simplex grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Temburongia simplex as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Temburongia simplex 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 Temburongia genus — compare its care with other Temburongia species on PlantoScan.
Temburongia is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Temburongia simplex thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Temburongia simplex S.Dransf. & K.M.Wong, family Poaceae (first published in Sandakania 7: 55 (1996)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Temburongia simplex, 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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