Giant Wild Rye
About Giant Wild Rye
Giant Wild Rye is a super rare houseplant đż that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âď¸ 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 doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Tucson, Arizona.
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.
Tucson, Arizona
60% Medium
Finding light for Giant Wild Rye in your home
a window
Giant Wild Rye love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Giant Wild Rye does not tolerate low light đŤ.
Tucson, Arizona currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light âď¸.
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 itâs 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 yearâwhichever 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 đŞ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at 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 itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât 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 Tucson, Arizona, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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