Plant Care Dactylis Glomerata

Dactylis Glomerata

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About Dactylis Glomerata

Dactylis glomerata is a cool-season perennial bunching grass that grows up to 6 feet high. It has been introduced throughout most of the cool-temperate regions of the world as a forage grass in pastures and for hay and silage production. It can be found in meadows, pasture, roadsides, and rough grassland.

Taxonomy

Dactylis glomerata
Dactylis
Poaceae
Poales

Also known as

Orchard Grass, Orchard Grass, Cat Grass and Cock's Foot

How to care for Dactylis Glomerata

💦 Water

How often to water your Dactylis Glomerata

Water needs for Dactylis Glomerata
0.5 cups
every 9

Dactylis Glomerata 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.

Calculate water needs of Dactylis Glomerata

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Orchard Grass in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dactylis Glomerata: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Dactylis Glomerata love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Dactylis Glomerata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dactylis Glomerata

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Dactylis Glomerata is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Orchard Grass →

Common Orchard Grass Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Dactylis Glomerata 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.

Orchard Grass Water Frequency →

Orchard Grass Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Dactylis Glomerata 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 🏡.

Orchard Grass Light Requirements →

Orchard Grass Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dactylis Glomerata 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.

Orchard Grass Toxicity to Cats →

Orchard Grass Toxicity to Dogs →

Orchard Grass Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Dactylis Glomerata 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!

Best Soil Mix for Orchard Grass →

When and How to Successfully Repot Orchard Grass →


💩 Fertilizer

Dactylis Glomerata is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Orchard Grass →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Dactylis Glomerata is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Orchard Grass →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Dactylis Glomerata can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Orchard Grass Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Dactylis Glomerata can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Orchard Grass →


🍂 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 Dactylis Glomerata, 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.


Care Summary for Dactylis Glomerata

Dactylis Glomerata

Dactylis Glomerata


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft 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

Dactylis Glomerata has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
Dactylis Glomerata has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Dactylis Glomerata has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Dactylis Glomerata has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
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