Plant Care Barnyard Grass

Barnyard Grass

About Barnyard Grass

Barnyard Grass is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Taxonomy

Echinochloa crus-galli
Echinochloa
Poaceae
Poales

Also known as

Cockspur, Cockspur grass, Barnyard millet, Japanese millet, Water grass, Common barnyard grass and "barnyard grass"

How to care for Barnyard Grass

💦 Water

How often to water your Barnyard Grass

Water needs for Barnyard Grass
0.5 cups
every 9

Barnyard Grass 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 Barnyard Grass

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Barnyard Grass in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Barnyard Grass: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Barnyard Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Barnyard Grass does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Barnyard Grass

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Barnyard 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.

Barnyard Grass Water Frequency →

Barnyard Grass Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Barnyard Grass 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 🏡.

Barnyard Grass Light Requirements →

Barnyard Grass Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Barnyard Grass 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 Barnyard Grass Edible? →

Barnyard Grass Toxicity to Cats →

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Barnyard Grass Toxicity to Humans →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Barnyard Grass can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Barnyard Grass Temperature Tolerance →

Barnyard Grass Hardiness Zones →

Is Barnyard Grass a Weed? →


🍂 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 Barnyard Grass, 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 Barnyard Grass

Barnyard Grass

Barnyard Grass


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.

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