Is Giant Rat's Tail Grass safe for pets?

Yes, Giant Rat's Tail Grass (Sporobolus Pyramidalis) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Giant Rat's Tail Grass easy to care for?

Giant Rat's Tail Grass has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun light.

Can Giant Rat's Tail Grass grow indoors?

Giant Rat's Tail Grass is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Giant Rat's Tail Grass (Sporobolus Pyramidalis) is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Sporobolus pyramidalis is a perennial tussock grass native to Africa and Yemen, known for its erect growth and pyramidal inflorescence.

Last updated: February 2026

Giant Rat's Tail Grass

Sporobolus Pyramidalis

Sporobolus pyramidalis is a perennial tussock grass native to Africa and Yemen, known for its erect growth and pyramidal inflorescence.

Quick Facts

Type

grass

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, forage

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Giant Rat's Tail Grass

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae

Genus:Sporobolus