Why Is My Indoor Sugarcane Not Growing?

Question

I planted my sugarcane about 8 months ago. It grew pretty well outside but when I moved it in the house for the winter it has not grown at all. I pruned it back and got ride of most shots and fertilized it. I water it Daily with 2 cups of water. What do I need to do?

Answer 1

It won't tolerate that much watering! At this point, the soil is likely infected with something. You can confirm by removing the plant and dumping the soil. It will, likely, smell of sulfur.

You will need a smaller container until the plant grows enough roots to transplant. Make sure that it is a container with holes that allows all water to exit into a saucer, which can be removed to prevent waterlogging the roots. Water, ONLY, when the soil has dried, thoroughly, down to about 3 or 4 inches.

Once it has filled the container, you can put it into a slightly larger one.

The lighting needs will, far, exceed what a window can provide, though. You will need extra horticultural lighting indoors.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/sugarcane/sugarcane-container-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/sugarcane