Job's Tears (Coix Lacryma-jobi) is a perennial (often grown as annual) grass in the Poaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires medium to high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Coix lacryma-jobi is a tropical perennial grass commonly grown as an annual, known for its tear-shaped seeds used as beads and in traditional medicine.

Job's Tears

Job's Tears

Coix Lacryma-jobi

Coix lacryma-jobi is a tropical perennial grass commonly grown as an annual, known for its tear-shaped seeds used as beads and in traditional medicine.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
perennial (often grown as annual)
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
medium to high
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, edible crop, medicinal plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Job's Tears

Jan
Prune
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae
Genus:Coix