
Big Galleta
Taxonomy
Hilaria rigida
Hilaria
Poaceae
Poales

How to care for Big Galleta
How often to water your Big Galleta

every 9
Big Galleta 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Big Galleta in your home

a window
Big Galleta love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Big Galleta does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Big Galleta in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Big Galleta

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 Big Galleta after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Big Galleta
Big Galleta
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
