
Andropogon gerardii
Also known as
Andropogon gerardii, big bluestem, turkeyfoot, tall bluestem, bluejoint and Andropogon gerardii
Taxonomy
Andropogon gerardi
Andropogon
Poaceae
Poales

How to care for Andropogon gerardii
How often to water your Andropogon gerardii

every 9
Andropogon gerardii needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Andropogon gerardii in your home

a window
Andropogon gerardii love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Andropogon gerardii does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Andropogon gerardii in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Andropogon gerardii

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Andropogon gerardii after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Andropogon gerardii
Andropogon gerardii
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
