
Douglas' Grasswidow
Also known as
Douglas' grass-widow, Douglas' blue-eyed-grass, Douglas' purple-eyed-grass and satinflower
Taxonomy
Olsynium douglasii
Olsynium
Iridaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Douglas' Grasswidow

How often to water your Douglas' Grasswidow

every 9
Douglas' Grasswidow needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

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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 Douglas' Grasswidow in your home

a window
Douglas' Grasswidow may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Douglas' Grasswidow

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 Douglas' Grasswidow after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Douglas' Grasswidow
Douglas' Grasswidow
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
