Tall Wheatgrass

Also known as

Agropyron elongatum flaccidifolium, Agropyron elongatum incrustatum, Agropyron elongatum ponticum, Agropyron elongatum ruthenium, Agropyron elongatum scirpeum, Agropyron elongatum stipifolium, Agropyron elongatum vestitum, Agropyron giganteum, Agropyron haifense, Agropyron incrustatum, Agropyron junceum obtusiflorum, Agropyron rigidum, Agropyron rigidum elongatum, Agropyron scirpeum, Agropyron scirpeum gracile, Agropyron scirpeum involucratum, Braconotia rigida, Elymus elongatus, Elymus elongatus elongatus, Elymus elongatus haifensis, Elymus elongatus ponticus, Elymus elongatus salsus, Elymus haifensis, Elymus ponticus, Elymus scirpeus, Elytrigia elongata haifensis, Elytrigia elongata pontica, Elytrigia elongata salsa, Elytrigia elongata scirpea, Elytrigia pontica, Elytrigia pontica pontica, Elytrigia scirpea, ? haifense, Lophopyrum haifense, Lophopyrum ponticum, Lophopyrum scirpeum, Thinopyrum ponticum, Thinopyrum scirpeum, Thinopyrum turcicum, Triticum giganteum, Triticum glaucum, Triticum intermedium, Triticum junceum giganteum, Triticum junceum rigidum, Triticum pilosum, Triticum ponticum, Triticum rigidum and Triticum scirpeum

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Thinopyrum elongatum

Genus

Thinopyrum

Family

Poaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Tall Wheatgrass

💦 Water

How often to water your Tall Wheatgrass

Tall Wheatgrass 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

Finding light for Tall Wheatgrass in your home

Tall Wheatgrass may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tall Wheatgrass

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Tall Wheatgrass: 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 Tall Wheatgrass after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Tall Wheatgrass 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Tall Wheatgrass can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.