fiber optic grass (Isolepis cernua) plant — close-up photo
Easy to grow

fiber optic grass

Isolepis cernua

Overview

Fiber optic grass (Isolepis cernua) is an ornamental plant with narrow, thread-like leaflets that sway like blades of grass in the wind. The foliage forms a compact mound in a range of colors from chartreuse to white. Short flowering stems produce tiny, yellowish, cup-like blooms in summer months. This hardy grass adapts to a variety of soil types and lighting conditions, making it suitable for beds, borders, and rock gardens. It's drought tolerant, frost resistant, and low maintenance, making it easy to care for in most climates. This unique species adds a gentle texture to gardens with its soft, emerald-green blades.

Care Guide

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Watering

Frequent — every "2-3" days.

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Light

Full sun, Part sun/part shade.

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Soil

Bog

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 8-8.

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Pruning

Best pruned in December, January.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Pest resistant, Disease resistant.

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