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Common Wheat

3.8 out of 5 (14 experiences)

Fast grower

Also known as

Wheatgrass, Wheatgrass, Cat grass, Spelt wheat, Bread Wheat and Common wheat

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Triticum aestivum

Genus

Triticum

Family

Poaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Common Wheat

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Wheat

Common Wheat 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Wheatgrass in your home

Common Wheat may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Wheat in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Wheat

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Wheat: 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 Common Wheat after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Common Wheat 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.

Wheatgrass Water Frequency →

Wheatgrass Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Wheat may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Wheatgrass Light Requirements →

Wheatgrass Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Wheat 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.

Is Wheatgrass Edible? →

Wheatgrass Toxicity to Cats →

Wheatgrass Toxicity to Dogs →

Wheatgrass Toxicity to Humans →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Wheat can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Wheatgrass Temperature Tolerance →

Wheatgrass Hardiness Zones →

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🍂 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 Common Wheat, 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.

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What Eats Wheatgrass? →

Care Summary for Common Wheat

Common Wheat

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 12

Browns easily 4

Easy to propagate 2

Survivor 1

Pest magnet 1

@@teddyliveshere

1 Plants

99 XP

Middletown, NY

08/26/2021

This is hard.

Common Wheat plant photo by @teddyliveshere named Cat Weed on Greg, the plant care app.

@@fallacyfiend

2 Plants

50 XP

06/11/2021

I grew this plant because my cats love it

Fast grower

Survivor

Common Wheat plant photo by @fallacyfiend named Sweetie the Wheatgrass on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Brianchartrand

27 Plants

812 XP

05/30/2021

My cats love to eat it

Fast grower

Browns easily

Common Wheat plant photo by @Brianchartrand named Cat grass on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Beanzcanhazplantz

25 Plants

308 XP

04/03/2021

I loved this plant but the cat sat on it and I think it’s about to die. So sad :(

Common Wheat plant photo by @Beanzcanhazplantz named Willow on Greg, the plant care app.

@@liam

19 Plants

1,266 XP

Lake Forest, CA

03/29/2021

safe for hamsters and cats to nibble, super rewarding to grow, v fun plant :^]

Fast grower

Common Wheat plant photo by @liam named vekit on Greg, the plant care app.

@@ReadySetMo

7 Plants

167 XP

03/24/2021

If you grow Wheatgrass/Catgrass from seeds it will germinate in as little as two days when sprouted in pots or trays. It takes the grass six to 10 days to reach harvest size. The roots mold easily, so do not water from the top, but rather soak the roots from the bottom in a bowl for max 2 hours. Do not water again for a few days until the roots have dried thoroughly. After the grass has reached harvest size, you have about 2 weeks until that crop will begin to die. You might be able to get two crops out of one batch of seeds, but most likely, you will have to throw out each batch of seeds monthly and buy a new batch of seeds. They grow quickly, but due quickly. House pets LOVE this grass and it is pet-safe and gives them a good dose of fiber. You can either let them free-graze on the grass by leaving the pot lying around in reach, or you can cut a few blades and add it to your pet’s food. It is also a popular source of fiber for humans by adding to smoothies or blending a shot of pure wheatgrass. Honestly, it tastes pretty gross, but it has healthy benefits apparently.

Easy to propagate

Pest magnet

Browns easily

Fast grower