Basin Wild Rye
Also known as
basin wild rye, Great Basin wild rye and Great Basin lyme grass
Taxonomy
Leymus cinereus
Leymus
Poaceae
Poales
How to care for Basin Wild Rye
Water
How often to water your Basin Wild Rye
every 9
Basin Wild Rye 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
Light
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Finding light for Basin Wild Rye in your home
a window
Basin Wild Rye love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Basin Wild Rye does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Basin Wild Rye in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Basin Wild Rye
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 Basin Wild Rye after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Basin Wild Rye 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
Basin Wild Rye 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.
Fertilizer
Basin Wild Rye 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
Basin Wild Rye is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Care Summary for Basin Wild Rye
Basin Wild Rye
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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