Cat grass is a very handsome plant with long, delicate stalks. Rarely, you will also come across the plant as Cyprus grass, whereby the term cat grass is unnecessary if you keep your own cat or stray cats from the neighborhood regularly visit your garden. The grass is a real treat for velvet paws. Don't blame the animals if they attack your cat grass. It has a high value for your health. With the right care, your cat grass will thrive even if it is fed regularly.
Taking care of grass is very easy
forms of cultivation
Although you can also plant cat grass directly in the bed, the most common form of cultivation is to grow Cyprus grass in pots.
Note: Pot culture is particularly beneficial if you keep an indoor cat only. So you can put the treat in front of the house tiger in a targeted manner. For this purpose, however, make sure that your cat grass does not grow too sharp to avoid cutting the animal's mouth.
The right location
Cat grass needs a lot of light. In the blazing sun, however, the stalks burn quickly. A window sill facing east or west offers ideal conditions. A room temperature of 20-25°C is ideal. The humidity should also be increased.
The right substrate
With regard to the substrate, it is the same as with the humidity. Never let the soil dry out. In addition, the substrate must be permeable to prevent waterlogging.
care instructions
pour
Casting is more about technique than quantity. To avoid leaching out important nutrients, never directly water the weed. Only water the substrate. You have to keep it moist all the time, although you should avoid waterlogging. When this happens, your cat grass will begin to mold and attract fruit flies. It is then no longer suitable for your four-legged friend to eat. It is best to spray the plant instead of watering it. Another recommended method is to place the cat grass on a coaster filled with water.
To cut
If your cat doesn't nibble on the grass all the time, you'll have to trim it down after a while. Otherwise, brown tips will form. In addition, the grass becomes more and more sharp-edged over time. The pruning can be strong, as the cat grass will quickly sprout again and form stronger stalks.
Note: Under no circumstances should you fertilize your cat grass. The excess of nutrients has a detrimental effect on your cat's digestion.