Reeds look pretty on banks, but can they also be kept as houseplants? Find out here which types of reeds are suitable and what you should pay attention to when caring for them.
Which types of reeds are suitable as houseplants?
Reed-like sweet grasses such as bamboo grass, sedge, lemongrass or wheat, rye and oats are suitable as houseplants. They need sufficient light, reliable drainage and regular watering without waterlogging for optimal growth.
Which reeds for the apartment
Normal reeds thrive as potted plants, but tend not to thrive indoors. Instead, various other sweet grasses, also known as reed grass, are suitable for keeping indoors. These ornamental grasses such as are not actually reeds, but they look similar.
These sweet grass varieties thrive as houseplants
- Bamboo grass
- Sedge
- Lemongrass
- Wheat, rye or oats
Bamboo grass instead of reeds as a houseplant
Bamboo grass, also known as indoor bamboo, is a reed-like plant that makes a wonderful houseplant. Bamboo grass likes it sunny and moist and can be placed outside in summer.
The sedge as a houseplant
The sedge looks particularly reed-like and is an ideal houseplant. In contrast to many other sweet grasses, it doesn't like it too sunny, but it shouldn't be too dark either.
Lemongrass as a houseplant
Lemongrass also looks very similar to reeds. Not only is it very easy to care for, it can also be made into a delicious, he althy tea. A sunny location is important.
Wheat, rye or similar as a houseplant
Surely you have heard of wheatgrass. It looks pretty and you can make a he althy, green drink out of it. The same applies to other crops such as rye or oats. The plants are easy to grow from seeds (€12.00 on Amazon) and look slightly similar to green, young reeds.
Properly care for reeds in the apartment
Reed grass, like most potted plants, needs sufficient light. So put it in as bright a location as possible. It is also important to ensure adequate watering, while avoiding waterlogging. So make sure that the bucket has reliable drainage.