Tremulina tremula Plant Care

Tremulina tremula (R.Br.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

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Tremulina tremula is a plant in the Restionaceae family, found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Water

Every 7–14 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–80°F

Humidity

40–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Tremulina tremula?

Plant Tremulina tremula in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13a) and water a young shrub every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C). Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.

Where Is the Tremulina tremula Native To?

Native range1 country

What Is the Tremulina tremula?

Tremulina tremula (Tremulina tremula) belongs to the Restionaceae family within the Tremulina genus. Tremulina tremula is native to the south-west of Western Australia.

Tremulina tremula displays a clumping grass-like growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Tremulina tremula produces small inconspicuous flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Tremulina tremula?

Water a young or newly planted Tremulina tremula every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Watering Frequency

Every 7–14 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Tremulina tremula Need?

Tremulina tremula thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tremulina tremula Prefer?

Tremulina tremula tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Tremulina tremula prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Temperature

60–80°F

Humidity

40–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Tremulina tremula?

Well-draining sandy soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Tremulina tremula to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Tremulina tremula?

Feed Tremulina tremula every 8 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

Fertilizing

Every 8 months

During the growing season

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Where Should You Plant a Tremulina tremula?

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil mix with high organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Tremulina tremula is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Tremulina tremula?

Tremulina tremula can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 2 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Tremulina tremula?

Prune Tremulina tremula while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

How Do You Care for a Tremulina tremula in Winter?

Tremulina tremula is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

How Do You Propagate a Tremulina tremula?

Tremulina tremula can be propagated through division, seeds.

Is the Tremulina tremula Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Tremulina tremula, 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 Tremulina tremula?

Tremulina tremula is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. 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 Tremulina tremula Need?

Tremulina tremula grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Tremulina tremula is native to the south-west of Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Tremulina tremula as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Tremulina tremula 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 Tremulina genus — compare its care with other Tremulina species on PlantoScan.

Tremulina is part of the Restionaceae plant family — browse all Restionaceae genera and species.

Tremulina tremula thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Tremulina tremula (R.Br.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson, family Restionaceae (first published in Telopea 7: 361 (1998)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tremulina tremula, 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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