Giant Wild Rye
About Giant Wild Rye
Giant Wild Rye is a super rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Leymus condensatus
Leymus
Poaceae
Poales
How to care for Giant Wild Rye
Water
How often to water your Giant Wild Rye
every 9
Giant Wild Rye needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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
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.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
41% Low
Finding light for Giant Wild Rye in your home
a window
Giant Wild Rye love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ā .
Giant Wild Rye does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Giant 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 Giant Wild Rye after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Giant Wild Rye is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Giant 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
Giant 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
Giant 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
Giant Wild Rye is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Giant Wild Rye can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Giant Wild Rye
Giant Wild Rye
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
