Poa Pratensis
Also known as
Smooth meadow-grass, Smooth meadow-grass, Spreading bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Blue grass and Common meadow-grass
Taxonomy
Poa pratensis
Poa
Poaceae
Poales
How to care for Poa Pratensis
Water
How often to water your Poa Pratensis
every 9
Poa Pratensis 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
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 Smooth meadow-grass in your home
a window
Poa Pratensis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Poa Pratensis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Poa Pratensis in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Poa Pratensis
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 Poa Pratensis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Poa Pratensis can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Poa Pratensis 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
Poa Pratensis 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 🏡.
Soil
Poa Pratensis 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
Poa Pratensis 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.
Growth Pattern
Poa Pratensis grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Poa Pratensis can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Poa Pratensis
Poa Pratensis
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.
