
Buffel Grass
About Buffel Grass
Buffel Grass is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Buffel Grass likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Cenchrus ciliaris
Cenchrus
Poaceae
Poales
Also known as
Buffel-grass, African foxtail grass, Dhaman grass, Anjan grass, Koluk katai and Buffelgrass

How to care for Buffel Grass

How often to water your Buffel Grass

every 9
Buffel Grass needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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

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.
Boston, Massachusetts
29% Very Low

Growing Buffel Grass in Boston right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 4th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Boston is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determininā¦
Sunlight will increase by 49.8% āļø
February 6th, 2023
Boston is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Boston is expected to increase by 49.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.5 megajoules of energy per m2 per ā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours š
February 5th, 2023
This month, Boston is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 14.6% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours of daylā¦
Finding light for Buffel Grass in your home

a window
Buffel Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Boston, Massachusetts ā .
Buffel Grass does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Buffel 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 Buffel Grass after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Buffel 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
Buffel 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
Buffel Grass is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Buffel 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!
Care Summary for Buffel Grass
Buffel Grass
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Boston, Massachusetts, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
