Mouse Foxtail

Creeping Foxtail requires moderate amounts of water to ensure optimal growth and vitality. It should be watered about once a week, but the frequency may need to be adjusted depending on whether the plant is being grown indoors or out. Outdoors, the plant may need a bit less water in cooler months in order to avoid drowning the roots in overly saturated soil. Indoor plants will need more regular water, as their environment is much more stable in terms of temperatures and humidity. If grown in a pot, the soil should be kept lightly moist, as allowing the soil to dry out fully can damage the roots. When watering, be sure to aim the water at the base of the plant in order to avoid moisture developing on the leaves and leaves, which can encourage disease.

Creeping Foxtail, or Alopecurus arundinaceus, need plenty of direct sunlight in order to grow and thrive. During the spring and summer months, 6 to 8 hours of sunshine daily is ideal. During the winter months, however, Creeping Foxtail still needs some sunlight, but it can sometimes tolerate less direct sunlight. On sunny days in the winter, Creeping Foxtail should have at least 2 to 4 hours of sunlight and on cloudy days 1 to 2 hours of direct light is beneficial. Care must be taken, however, to not let the plant receive too much sun as this can cause it to burn, become dry, and struggle to grow.

Creeping Foxtail is best pruned in early spring just before the new growth appears. Prune the plant down to a height of 4 to 6 inches, removing dead and damaged stems and branches as needed. If the plant has become overgrown, it can be cut back to about 2 inches from the ground. Doing this will stimulate new growth and will help maintain a healthy and attractive shape.