Purple Small-Reed

Also known as

Achnatherum lanceolatum, Achnatherum lanceolatum pilosum, Agrostis canescens, Agrostis lanceolata, Agrostis ramosa, Arundo calamagrostis, Arundo calamaria, Arundo canescens, Arundo contracta, Arundo contracta oppr, Arundo gracilis, Arundo leersii, Arundo lithuanica, Arundo montana, Arundo ramosa, Arundo riparia, Arundo schleicheriana, Arundo vilnensis, Athernotus lanceolatus, Calamagrostis calamagrostis, Calamagrostis calamagrostis publ, Calamagrostis calamagrostis rufescens, Calamagrostis canescens convoluta, Calamagrostis canescens geniculata, Calamagrostis canescens gracilis, Calamagrostis canescens hirta, Calamagrostis canescens hypacrathera, Calamagrostis canescens macrathera, Calamagrostis canescens pallida, Calamagrostis canescens parviflora, Calamagrostis canescens ramiflora, Calamagrostis canescens ramosa, Calamagrostis canescens rudimentigera, Calamagrostis canescens rufescens, Calamagrostis canescens vilnensis, Calamagrostis canescens viridis, Calamagrostis gaudiniana, Calamagrostis gracilis, Calamagrostis halleriana, Calamagrostis hallieriana gracilescens, Calamagrostis lanceolata, Calamagrostis lanceolata canescens, Calamagrostis lanceolata convoluta, Calamagrostis lanceolata gaudiniana, Calamagrostis lanceolata geniculata, Calamagrostis lanceolata gracilis, Calamagrostis lanceolata hirta, Calamagrostis lanceolata hypacrathera, Calamagrostis lanceolata latifolia, Calamagrostis lanceolata lithuanica, Calamagrostis lanceolata macrathera, Calamagrostis lanceolata pallida, Calamagrostis lanceolata parviflora, Calamagrostis lanceolata ramiflora, Calamagrostis lanceolata ramosa, Calamagrostis lanceolata riparia, Calamagrostis lanceolata rudimentigera, Calamagrostis lanceolata somalensis, Calamagrostis lanceolata viridis, Calamagrostis lithuanica, Calamagrostis obscura, Calamagrostis ramosa, Calamagrostis schleicheri, Calamagrostis villosa hypacratera and Calamagrostis vilnensis

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Calamagrostis canescens

Genus

Calamagrostis

Family

Poaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Purple Small-Reed

💦 Water

How often to water your Purple Small-Reed

Purple Small-Reed 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.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Purple Small-Reed in your home

Purple Small-Reed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Purple Small-Reed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Purple Small-Reed in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Purple Small-Reed

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Purple Small-Reed: repot after 2X growth

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 Purple Small-Reed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Purple Small-Reed 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

Purple Small-Reed 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Purple Small-Reed is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Purple Small-Reed 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

Purple Small-Reed 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!

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Purple Small-Reed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Purple Small-Reed, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.