Plant Care Blue-Eyed Grass

Blue-Eyed Grass

Also known as

blueeyed grass, common blue-eyed grass, common blue-eyedgrass, narrow-leaf blue-eyed-grass, narrowleaf blue-eyed grass, narrow-leaved blue-eyed-grass, pointed blue-eyed-grass and stout blue-eyed-grass

Taxonomy

Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Sisyrinchium
Iridaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Blue-Eyed Grass

💦 Water

How often to water your Blue-Eyed Grass

Water needs for Blue-Eyed Grass
0.5 cups
every 9

Blue-Eyed 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.

Calculate water needs of Blue-Eyed Grass

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Blue-Eyed Grass in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Blue-Eyed Grass: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Blue-Eyed Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Blue-Eyed Grass does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Blue-Eyed Grass in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Blue-Eyed Grass

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Blue-Eyed Grass: 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 Blue-Eyed Grass after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Blue-Eyed Grass 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!

How to Grow Blue-Eyed Grass →

Benefits of Growing Blue-Eyed Grass →

Common Blue-Eyed Grass Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Blue-Eyed Grass →


💦 Water Needs

Blue-Eyed 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.

Blue-Eyed Grass Water Frequency →

Blue-Eyed Grass Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Blue-Eyed 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 🏡.

Blue-Eyed Grass Light Requirements →

Blue-Eyed Grass Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Blue-Eyed Grass is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Blue-Eyed Grass Edible? →

Blue-Eyed Grass Toxicity to Cats →

Blue-Eyed Grass Toxicity to Dogs →

Blue-Eyed Grass Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Blue-Eyed Grass 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!

Best Soil Mix for Blue-Eyed Grass →

Best Pots for Blue-Eyed Grass →

When and How to Successfully Repot Blue-Eyed Grass →

What Are Healthy Blue-Eyed Grass Roots →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Blue-Eyed Grass grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Blue-Eyed Grass Lifecycle →

Blue-Eyed Grass Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Blue-Eyed Grass →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Blue-Eyed Grass, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Blue-Eyed Grass

Blue-Eyed Grass

Blue-Eyed 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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