
Glaucous Bluegrass
Also known as
glaucous bluegrass, glaucous meadow-grass and white bluegrass
Taxonomy
Koeleria glauca
Koeleria
Poaceae
Poales

How to care for Glaucous Bluegrass

How often to water your Glaucous Bluegrass

every 9
Glaucous Bluegrass 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 Glaucous Bluegrass in your home

a window
Glaucous Bluegrass love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Glaucous Bluegrass does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Glaucous Bluegrass in your home š”.

How to fertilize Glaucous Bluegrass

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 Glaucous Bluegrass after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Glaucous Bluegrass 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
Glaucous Bluegrass requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Glaucous Bluegrass 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!
Fertilizer
Glaucous Bluegrass grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Glaucous Bluegrass is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Care Summary for Glaucous Bluegrass
Glaucous Bluegrass
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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