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About Goose Grass
Goose Grass is a relatively rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø 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
Galium aparine
Galium
Rubiaceae
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

How often to water your Goose Grass

every 9
Goose Grass needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

Check the growing potential in your area
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 Goose Grass in your home

a window
Goose Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Goose Grass does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Goose Grass in your home š”.

How to fertilize Goose 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Goose Grass after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

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.
Sunlight Needs
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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
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!
Fertilizer
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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Goose Grass grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Goose Grass can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
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.
Care Summary for Goose Grass
Goose Grass
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
