Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass
Also known as
eastern blue-eyed grass and Atlantic blue-eyed-grass
Taxonomy
Sisyrinchium atlanticum
Sisyrinchium
Iridaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass
Water
How often to water your Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass
every 9
Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass 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
Light
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Finding light for Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass in your home
a window
Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Eastern Blue-Eyed 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Eastern 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.
Sunlight Needs
Eastern 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 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
Eastern 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!
Growth Pattern
Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass
Eastern 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 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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