Wavyleaf basketgrass
Oplismenus undulatifolius
Oplismenus
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
🏠 Indoor
This attractive groundcover grass adapts well to indoor conditions with its cascading growth habit. Prefers bright indirect light and regular watering but forgives occasional neglect. Makes an excellent hanging basket or terrarium specimen.
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 7-10 Days • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Feels Dry
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
Assam
Botswana
Cameroon
Cape Provinces
China North-Central
China South-Central
China Southeast
East Himalaya
Ethiopia
India
Iran
Italy
Japan
Jawa
Kenya
Korea
KwaZulu-Natal
Lesser Sunda Is.
Madagascar
Malawi
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 24, 2022 by Flor Alex (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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