How to Care for Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass)

Korean name: 팜파스그라스

Pampas Grass is a perennial grass known for its tall, elegant feathery plumes. It has large leaves and plume-shaped flower spikes, thriving mainly outdoors. Its flowers are often used as dried floral arrangements.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: wildflower, dried flower, large plume
• Also known as: Pampas Grass

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Cortaderia selloana?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Cortaderia selloana?

It likes Prefers bright direct sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-draining soil is suitable..

Is Cortaderia selloana safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Cortaderia selloana good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..