How much sunlight does my Phalaris Arundinacea need?

Phalaris Arundinacea 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Phalaris Arundinacea?

Phalaris Arundinacea is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Phalaris Arundinacea?

Phalaris Arundinacea is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Phalaris Arundinacea?

Phalaris Arundinacea grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Phalaris Arundinacea be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Phalaris Arundinacea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Phalaris Arundinacea?

Phalaris Arundinacea can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Phalaris Arundinacea easy to care for?

Phalaris Arundinacea is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Phalaris Arundinacea?

Phalaris Arundinacea 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.

Also known as

Reed Canarygrass, Reed Canarygrass, Reed canarygrass, Gardener's-garters, Alpiste roseau, Rohrglanzgras, Kusa-yoshi, Caniço-malhado, Hierba cinta and Pasto cinto

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Phalaris arundinacea

Genus

Phalaris

Family

Poaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Phalaris Arundinacea

Water

How often to water your Phalaris Arundinacea

Phalaris Arundinacea 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

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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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Light needs and placement for plant Phalaris Arundinacea: 1ft from a window

Phalaris Arundinacea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Phalaris Arundinacea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Phalaris Arundinacea in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Phalaris Arundinacea

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Phalaris Arundinacea: repot after 2X growth

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 Phalaris Arundinacea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Phalaris Arundinacea is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors