How much sunlight does my False Oat-Grass need?

False Oat-Grass requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my False Oat-Grass?

False Oat-Grass does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my False Oat-Grass?

False Oat-Grass grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for False Oat-Grass?

False Oat-Grass is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Can False Oat-Grass be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone False Oat-Grass can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my False Oat-Grass?

False Oat-Grass can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: How often should I water my False Oat-Grass?

False Oat-Grass prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About False Oat-Grass

This cool season grass prefers cool nights and dry summers. It can be easily grown in pots or as ground cover. The plant needs frequent cuttings in late spring or early summer. It produces bulbous storage organ at stem base. It tolerates poor and dry soil.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Arrhenatherum elatius

Genus

Arrhenatherum

Family

Poaceae

Order

Poales

Also known as

Tall oat-grass, Tall meadow oat, Onion couch and Tuber oat-grass

How to care for False Oat-Grass

Water

How often to water your False Oat-Grass

False Oat-Grass 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.