Common Eelgrass
Also known as
Seawrack
Taxonomy
Zostera marina
Zostera
Zosteraceae
Alismatales
How to care for Common Eelgrass
Water
How often to water your Common Eelgrass
every 9
Common Eelgrass needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Chicago, Illinois.
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
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.
Chicago, Illinois
37% Low
Finding light for Common Eelgrass in your home
a window
Common Eelgrass may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Chicago, Illinois ā .
Nutrients
How to fertilize Common Eelgrass
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Eelgrass after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Common Eelgrass 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.
Sunlight Needs
Common Eelgrass may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Common Eelgrass grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Common Eelgrass
Common Eelgrass
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Chicago, Illinois, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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