American Dune Grass
Also known as
American dune grass, American dune wild-rye, sea lyme-grass, strand-wheat, strand grass and hamaninniku
Taxonomy
Leymus mollis
Leymus
Poaceae
Poales
How to care for American Dune Grass
Water
How often to water your American Dune Grass
every 9
American Dune Grass needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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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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 American Dune Grass in your home
a window
American Dune Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American Dune Grass does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Dune Grass in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize American Dune 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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your American Dune Grass after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
American Dune 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
American Dune Grass requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. 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
American Dune 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 itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
American Dune Grass is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Care Summary for American Dune Grass
American Dune Grass
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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