Triraphis devia Plant Care
Triraphis devia Filg. & Zuloaga
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Triraphis devia is a species of grass endemic to Brazil, the only member of its genus native to the Western Hemisphere. Of the 7 other recognized species, 6 are from Africa,1 from Australia.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Triraphis devia?
Water Triraphis devia every 7–10 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 Triraphis devia?
Triraphis devia (Triraphis devia) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Triraphis genus. Triraphis devia is native to the Western Hemisphere.
Triraphis devia displays a clumping perennial grass growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Triraphis devia produces small inconspicuous flowers on tall spikes.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Triraphis devia?
Triraphis devia requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Triraphis devia Need?
Triraphis devia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Triraphis devia Prefer?
Triraphis devia grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Triraphis devia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Triraphis devia?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Triraphis devia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Triraphis devia?
Feed Triraphis devia 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 Triraphis devia?
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 Triraphis devia?
Triraphis devia can be propagated through division, rhizome cuttings.
Is the Triraphis devia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Triraphis devia, 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 Triraphis devia?
Triraphis devia 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 Triraphis devia Need?
Triraphis devia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Triraphis devia is native to the Western Hemisphere. In cooler regions, grow Triraphis devia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Triraphis devia 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 Triraphis genus — compare its care with other Triraphis species on PlantoScan.
Triraphis is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Triraphis devia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Triraphis devia Filg. & Zuloaga, family Poaceae (first published in Novon 9(1): 36. 1999) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Triraphis devia, 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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