Japanese Stiltgrass
About Japanese Stiltgrass
The Japanese stilt grass was accidentally introduced into Tennessee around 1919. It has now spread to 26 states, mainly the eastern and central states. It grows to 3.5 feet tall and can root at each node to make a new plant. It is listed as invasive in several states.
Taxonomy
Microstegium vimineum
Microstegium
Poaceae
Poales
Also known as
Packing grass and Nepalese browntop
How to care for Japanese Stiltgrass
How often to water your Japanese Stiltgrass
every 9
Japanese Stiltgrass needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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
Finding light for Japanese Stiltgrass in your home
a window
Japanese Stiltgrass love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Japanese Stiltgrass does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Japanese Stiltgrass in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Japanese Stiltgrass
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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Japanese Stiltgrass after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Japanese Stiltgrass
Japanese Stiltgrass
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.