Dichelachne crinita
Dichelachne crinita
Dichelachne
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 9–11
🐾 Pet-Safe
This Pacific island native grass thrives in humid conditions with consistent moisture. It requires partial shade protection and regular watering to maintain healthy growth. Best suited for collectors interested in rare grasses from oceanic regions.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 24″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
32° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Chatham Is.
Easter Is.
Hawaii
Kermadec Is.
New Guinea
New South Wales
New Zealand North
New Zealand South
Niue
Norfolk Is.
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.