How much sunlight does my Goose Grass need?

Goose 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Goose Grass?

Goose Grass 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!

Should I fertilize my Goose Grass?

Goose Grass should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Goose Grass?

Goose Grass grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Goose Grass be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Goose Grass can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Goose Grass?

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

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Q: How often should I water my Goose Grass?

Goose 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.

About Goose Grass

Goose 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.

Goose Grass likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Goose Grass belongs to the Galium genus, and is native to Northern Asia and Europe.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Galium aparine

Genus

Galium

Family

Rubiaceae

Order

Gentianales

Also known as

Stickywilly, Cleavers, Clivers, Bedstraw, Goosegrass, Catchweed, Stickyweed, Sticky bob, Stickybud, Stickyback, Robin-run-the-hedge, Sticky willy, Sticky willow, Stickyjack, Stickeljack, Grip grass, sticky grass, bobby buttons, and Velcro plant

How to care for Goose Grass

Water

How often to water your Goose Grass

Goose 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.