How much sunlight does my Sticky Bob need?

Sticky Bob 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 Sticky Bob?

Sticky Bob 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!

Should I fertilize my Sticky Bob?

Sticky Bob should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Sticky Bob?

Sticky Bob grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Sticky Bob be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Sticky Bob can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Sticky Bob?

The seeds of Sticky Bob can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Q: How often should I water my Sticky Bob?

Sticky Bob 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.

Also known as

Goose Grass, Goose Grass, Stickywilly, Cleavers, Clivers, Bedstraw, Goosegrass, Catchweed, Stickyweed, Sticky bob, Stickybud, Stickyback, Robin-run-the-hedge, Sticky willy, Sticky willow, Stickyjack, Stickeljack, Grip grass, sticky grass, bobby buttons, and Velcro plant

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Galium aparine

Genus

Galium

Family

Rubiaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for Sticky Bob

Water

How often to water your Sticky Bob

Sticky Bob needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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.

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Finding light for Goose Grass in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Sticky Bob: 1ft from a window

Sticky Bob love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Charlotte, North Carolina ⛅.

Sticky Bob does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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