Axonopus fissifolius

Axonopus

Poaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

This tropical grass species is extremely rare in cultivation and requires warm, humid conditions. It prefers partial shade and consistent moisture without waterlogging. Best suited for specialized tropical grass collections or botanical gardens.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

6″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water When Top 2 Inches Of Soil Are Dry, Prefers Consistent Moisture

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Andaman Is.

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Arkansas

Bangladesh

Belize

Bolivia

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

California

Cape Provinces

Colombia

Cook Is.

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominican Republic

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

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