Big Quaking Grass
Also known as
Great quaking grass, Greater quaking-grass, Large quaking grass, Blowfly grass, Rattlesnake grass, Shelly grass, Rattle grass and Shell grass
Taxonomy
Briza maxima
Briza
Poaceae
Poales
How to care for Big Quaking Grass
Water
How often to water your Big Quaking Grass
every 9
Big Quaking Grass 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
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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 Big Quaking Grass in your home
a window
Big Quaking Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Big Quaking Grass does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Big Quaking Grass in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Big Quaking Grass
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 Big Quaking Grass after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Big Quaking 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.
Sunlight Needs
Big Quaking Grass 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
Big Quaking 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!
Fertilizer
Big Quaking Grass should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Big Quaking Grass grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Propagation
The seeds of Big Quaking Grass 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 Big Quaking Grass
Big Quaking Grass
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.
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