Common Heathgrass
Also known as
heath grass, heather grass, mountain heath grass, Heath-grass and mountain heathgrass
Taxonomy
Danthonia decumbens
Danthonia
Poaceae
Poales
How to care for Common Heathgrass
Water
How often to water your Common Heathgrass
every 9
Common Heathgrass needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Common Heathgrass in your home
a window
Common Heathgrass love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Common Heathgrass does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Heathgrass in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Common Heathgrass
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Heathgrass after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Common Heathgrass 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
Common Heathgrass requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Common Heathgrass
Common Heathgrass
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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