Cultivation forms
You can also plant cat grass directly in the bed, but the common cultivation method is that Cyprus grass to pull in the pot.
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Note: Pot culture is particularly beneficial if you keep a purely indoor cat. So you can serve the tiger the delicacy in a targeted manner. For this purpose, however, make sure that your cat grass does not grow too sharp-edged Cuts to avoid on 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 like the humidity. Never let the soil dry out. In addition, the substrate must be permeable to prevent waterlogging.
Care instructions
to water
When it comes to watering, the technique is more important than the quantity. In order not to flush out important nutrients, you should never pour the grass directly over it. Just water the substrate. You have to keep this moist throughout, although you should avoid waterlogging. In this case, your cat grass will start to
go moldy and attracts 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 trivet filled with water.Cut
If your cat doesn't nibble on the grass all the time, you'll need to cut it back after a while. Otherwise, brown tips will form. In addition, the grass becomes increasingly sharp-edged over time. The pruning can be strong, because the cat grass is quick drives out again and the sturdier the stalks.
Note: Under no circumstances should you use your cat grass fertilize. The excess of nutrients is detrimental to your cat's digestion.
