Crested Dogstail Grass
Also known as
crested dog's-tail
Taxonomy
Cynosurus cristatus
Cynosurus
Poaceae
Poales
How to care for Crested Dogstail Grass
Water
How often to water your Crested Dogstail Grass
every 9
Crested Dogstail Grass needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Crested Dogstail Grass in your home
a window
Crested Dogstail Grass 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.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Crested Dogstail 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crested Dogstail Grass after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Crested Dogstail Grass
Crested Dogstail Grass
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.
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