Plant Care Velcro Plant

Velcro Plant

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

Galium aparine
Galium
Rubiaceae
Gentianales

How to care for Velcro Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Velcro Plant

Water needs for Velcro Plant
0.5 cups
every 9

Velcro Plant 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.

Calculate water needs of Velcro Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Goose Grass in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Velcro Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Velcro Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Velcro Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Velcro Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Velcro Plant

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Velcro Plant 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.

Goose Grass Water Frequency →

Goose Grass Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Velcro Plant 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 🏡.

Goose Grass Light Requirements →

Goose Grass Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Velcro Plant 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.

Is Goose Grass Edible? →

Goose Grass Toxicity to Cats →

Goose Grass Toxicity to Dogs →

Goose Grass Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Velcro Plant 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!

When and How to Successfully Repot Goose Grass →

What Are Healthy Goose Grass Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Velcro Plant 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!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Velcro Plant grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Goose Grass Lifecycle →

Goose Grass Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Goose Grass →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Velcro Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Goose Grass Temperature Tolerance →

Goose Grass Hardiness Zones →

Is Goose Grass a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

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


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Velcro Plant, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Velcro Plant

Velcro Plant

Velcro Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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