Bromopsis inermis — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Bromopsis inermis

Bromopsis Inermis

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A note from PlantMom

Smooth brome has strong disease resistance and is usually not susceptible to diseases. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. Planted outdoors, it needs little watering, and larger specimens normally do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have bloomed. Smooth brome is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand much plant-care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Bromopsis Inermis.

Light

Smooth brome performs best when it receives plenty of sunlight throughout the day, promoting optimal growth. However, it is adaptable and can still grow to some extent with reduced light, since it originates from habitats with varying light conditions. Both too much and too little light can cause weakened health or slower growth.

Temperature

The native temperature requirements for smooth brome are not precise, but it thrives best when temperatures are between 41 and 95 ℉ (5 and 35 ℃). To accommodate seasonal changes, it is recommended to keep conditions within this preferred temperature range.

Fertilizer

Smooth brome needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, placing some compost around the plant’s base can effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing helps promote vigorous growth and improves the plant’s ability to resist diseases and pests.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Bromopsis
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
46 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
46 cm to 76 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Blue, Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Mid summer
Native Area
India, Turkey, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Croatia, Slovenia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, France, Netherlands, Tajikistan, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, China, Lithuania, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Japan, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Turkmenistan
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Hungarian Brome en Hungarian Bromegrass en Smooth Bromegrass en Smooth brome en Aberts squirrel en Awnless brome
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Bromopsis inermis fruit
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