Monkey Grass

Monkey Grass is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Common Monkey Grass Problems →

Monkey 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.

Monkey Grass Root Rot →

Monkey Grass requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Monkey Grass is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Monkey Grass does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What Are Healthy Monkey Grass Roots →

Monkey Grass grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Yes, you may see your Monkey Grass bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Is Monkey Grass an Annual Plant? →

Is Monkey Grass a Perennial Plant? →

Common Monkey Grass Flower Problems →

Monkey Grass is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Monkey Grass Lifecycle →

Monkey Grass Size Guide →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Monkey Grass can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Monkey Grass Hardiness Zones →

Is Monkey Grass a Weed? →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Monkey Grass, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Monkey Grass →

What Eats Monkey Grass? →

• Drooping Monkey Grass Leaves →
• Monkey Grass Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Monkey Grass →
• Brown Spots on Monkey Grass →
• Monkey Grass Leaves Falling Over →
• Monkey Grass Leaves Curling →
• Monkey Grass Yellow Leaves →
• Monkey Grass Root Rot →
• Why Is My Monkey Grass Wilting? →