European Alkali Grass
Also known as
weeping alkaligrass and European alkali grass
Taxonomy
Puccinellia distans
Puccinellia
Poaceae
Poales
How to care for European Alkali Grass
Water
How often to water your European Alkali Grass
every 9
European Alkali Grass 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
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Finding light for European Alkali Grass in your home
a window
European Alkali Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
European Alkali Grass does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of European Alkali Grass in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize European Alkali Grass
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 European Alkali Grass after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
European Alkali Grass 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
European Alkali Grass 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
European Alkali Grass is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Care Summary for European Alkali Grass
European Alkali Grass
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.
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