Feather speargrass (Jarava plumosa)
Care, watering, light and tips for Feather speargrass on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Poaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Feather speargrass
Jarava plumosa, commonly known as South American Rice Grass, is a perennial ornamental grass native to South America. It is distinguished by its delicate, feathery, silvery plumes that give it an ethereal and soft appearance, ideal for rock gardens, borders, or as an accent plant in pots. Its fine foliage and movement in the wind make it perfect for adding texture and dynamism to the landscape.
Native range
Argentina and Chile
Care tips
This grass prefers full sun exposure to develop its best flowering and coloration. It is very drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. It thrives in well-drained soils, even poor or sandy ones; waterlogging is its main enemy. Avoid over-fertilization, as this can reduce flowering and cause the plant to become leggy.
How to save a dying Feather speargrass
- Warning signs
- Dry, rolled, or straw-like leaves, burnt or whitish leaf tips.
- First aid
- Move to partial shade, water deeply if soil is dry. Avoid intense direct sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering in heavy soils or complete lack of water and extreme sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not rotted or completely dry. It's very resilient.