blue grama
About blue grama
blue grama is a super rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
blue grama likes soil that is extremely well-draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
blue grama belongs to the bouteloua genus, and is native to West and Central Canada to Mexico.
Taxonomy
Bouteloua gracilis
Bouteloua
Poaceae
Poales
How to care for blue grama
Water
How often to water your blue grama
every 9
blue grama needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for blue grama in your home
a window
blue grama love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
blue grama does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of blue grama in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize blue grama
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your blue grama after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
blue grama is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
blue grama 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.
Sunlight Needs
blue grama requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
blue grama is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
Fertilizer
blue grama is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Growth Pattern
blue grama is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
blue grama can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of blue grama can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for blue grama
blue grama
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
