European Feather Grass
Also known as
European feather grass and Orphan maidenhair
Taxonomy
Stipa pennata
Stipa
Poaceae
Poales

How to care for European Feather Grass
How often to water your European Feather Grass

every 9
European Feather 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
Finding light for European Feather Grass in your home

a window
European Feather Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
European Feather Grass does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of European Feather Grass in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize European Feather 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your European Feather Grass after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for European Feather Grass
European Feather Grass
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
