How much sunlight does my pale yellow-eyed-grass need?

pale yellow-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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my pale yellow-eyed-grass?

pale yellow-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!

Can pale yellow-eyed-grass be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone pale yellow-eyed-grass can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is pale yellow-eyed-grass easy to care for?

pale yellow-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!

Q: How often should I water my pale yellow-eyed-grass?

pale yellow-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.

About pale yellow-eyed-grass

pale yellow-eyed-grass is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

pale yellow-eyed-grass likes soil that is well draining.

pale yellow-eyed-grass belongs to the Sisyrinchium genus, and is native to Argentina and Chile.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sisyrinchium striatum

Genus

Sisyrinchium

Family

Iridaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

pale yellow-eyed-grass and satin flower

How to care for pale yellow-eyed-grass

Water

How often to water your pale yellow-eyed-grass

pale yellow-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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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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 pale yellow-eyed-grass in your home

Light needs and placement for plant pale yellow-eyed-grass: 1ft from a window

pale yellow-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.

pale yellow-eyed-grass does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of pale yellow-eyed-grass in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize pale yellow-eyed-grass

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for pale yellow-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 pale yellow-eyed-grass after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

pale yellow-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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Growing Outdoors