Grasses are a popular element, especially in modern garden design. But if you don't have a garden, that doesn't mean you have to miss out on these attractive plants. You can also decorate the balcony wonderfully with grass. They also grow very well in flower pots and boxes and look wonderful both in combination with a colorful flower, such as the petunia, or planted individually. You can also plant as many grasses as you like on the balcony. This way you can create a true paradise that looks stylish and offers everyone the perfect relaxation.
Plant grasses as a decorative element
If you are on thebalconyIf you plant grasses, you can use them as an accent or make them the focus. Their neutral colors make it possible to combine them with any other plants, decorations and flower pots. This creates an aesthetic look that can only be created by grasses.
Plant annual and perennial varieties
If you have now definitely decided that you want to plant grasses on your balcony, you can choose between the varieties that we will introduce to you in this article. There are evergreen varieties as well as those that die off in winter and then decorate your balcony with new energy in spring.
Most varieties are wonderful for flower boxes. There they can be combined with other plants and flowers or you can leave it with an arrangement of grasses. Flower boxes of this type are also great as railings and look more natural.
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Variegated grasses are mostly non-evergreen types of grasses. They are a great choice if you want to plant grasses that you don't have to worry about in the winter time. This includes, for example, mane barley. If you plant this type of grass, you will decorate the balcony in an interesting way, thanks to the pretty spikelets. If the plant is not brought into the warm in winter, it dies, but can be sown again in spring.
Quaking grasses(Breeze)
The quaking grass likes it sunny and dry. You should also keep this in mind for the location on the balcony. The plant has pretty spikes, depending on the species, with purple accents that shake interestingly in light winds. Hence the name.
Seggen(Carex)
The sedge impresses with its multicolored pattern and the dense clumps it forms. This makes it perfect as a single plant for flower pots or containers on the balcony. So if you want to create a real eye-catcher in your garden, sedges are exactly the right choice. They quickly turn into the highlight of the entire planting.
Feather grasses(Stipe)
There are different types of feather grasses, which differ primarily in their size and extent, so that you can easily find the right variant for the balcony.
Oriental Pennisetum grass(Pennisetum orientale)
It is best to place this species in a warm and airy place. The grass blooms in a delicate purple hue, which later turns into a pretty silver. The flowers will also delight you from July to autumn.
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Even with winter-hardy varieties, it should be noted that they can still freeze in flower pots because the roots are colder there than in the ground. So still consider finding a cool place in the apartment to overwinter or at least wrap the pots and containers with burlap.
Combine grasses with colored flowers in a large flower pot, as was done here. This idea will make a great accent on any balcony, no matter what style was chosen for it.
for theInterior
We have great news for you. Many of the pretty varieties can also thrive indoors. However, it is best to choose low-growing species. However, there are also requirements that must be met.
In order for the grasses to feel just as comfortable indoors, it is important to ensure that the air is not too dry. To prevent this, you can ensure that the soil in the pot is always sufficiently moist. In addition, you can regularly spray the grass with water.
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A room temperature that is too high should also be avoided, as the grasses also do not like large temperature fluctuations. A bright location is perfect, although direct sunlight is unsuitable. But if you don't have space near a window, you don't have to worry. The grasses also feel comfortable in slightly darker rooms and areas.
Repotting and fertilizing
Otherwise, the plants are relatively undemanding for the interior. Actually, you don't need to worry about repotting for the time being. This is only necessary again when the pot is completely filled with roots. Fertilizing is also not mandatory and can be neglected over a longer period of time.
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In winter, grasses, like most plants, have a resting period. Afterwards, it is important that you cut them so that new grass can grow back in the spring. It is best to cut the grass in February. This way you don't have to plant new grasses but keep your old gems.
Zypergras(Cyperus)
Cyprus grasses are swamp plants and can easily be grown indoors in pots. The narrow stalks are complemented by green and white flowers that resemble grasses. A well-suited variety for indoor use is dwarf cyper grass, but it only rarely produces flowers.
reed
It may seem strange to you, but reeds can also be grown indoors. It needs sufficient moisture because it is also a swamp plant. If you want to plant such grasses, get good advice beforehand.
Bamboo grass(Pogonatherum)
If you want attractive varieties that are suitable for indoor use, be sure to also choose the attractive bamboo grass. The name is quite misleading because bamboo grass actually has nothing to do with bamboo. The plant likes it bright and sunny, warm and moist. The soil should never dry out with this type of grass.
In order to provide the grasses with sufficient humidity, they can be used wonderfully to decorate the bathroom or kitchen. The level of humidity there is particularly high due to the water vapors and is beneficial for the grasses. Consider this idea if you want to plant grasses indoors.
