
American Cupscale
Also known as
Hymenachne striata, Panicum aquaticum, Panicum bermudianum, Panicum boscianum, Panicum elliottianum, Panicum fluitans, Panicum gibbum, Panicum hydrophilum, Panicum striatum, Panicum striolatum, Sacciolepis gibba and Sacciolepis striata gibba
Taxonomy
Sacciolepis striata
Sacciolepis
Poaceae
Poales

How to care for American Cupscale

How often to water your American Cupscale

every 9
American Cupscale needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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 American Cupscale in your home

a window
American Cupscale may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Cupscale in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize American Cupscale

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your American Cupscale after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for American Cupscale
American Cupscale
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

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