Stipa bromoides — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Stipa bromoides

Stipa Bromoides

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A note from PlantMom

Achnatherum bromoides is resistant to disease and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. Planted outdoors, it needs little watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after flowering. Achnatherum bromoides is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not require extensive care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Stipa Bromoides.

Light

Achnatherum bromoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that favors the sun and originates from open environments, frequently flourishing in meadows and grasslands. While it prefers full sunlight, it can also withstand conditions of partial sunlight.

Temperature

Achnatherum bromoides possesses the capacity to adjust to diverse temperature conditions, however, variations in heat and water circumstances may still constrain its dispersion. This plant flourishes optimally in summer when the climate is warm, provided there is sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended phases of overcast and wet weather, along with sustained high temperatures, can escalate the chances of Achnatherum bromoides perishing. During winter, adequate safeguards against the cold can enhance the plant's potential to survive.

Fertilizer

Achnatherum bromoides needs extra nutrients for fostering robust new growth. During the spring, surrounding the plant's base with compost can proficiently supply the required nourishment. The use of fertilizers can bolster the plant's growth and also aid in warding off diseases and pests.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Stipa
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 76 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Turkey, Montenegro, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Armenia, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Morocco, Lebanon, Russia, Serbia, Hungary, Iraq, Syria, Italy, Spain, France, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Romania, Turkmenistan, Portugal
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Other names.

en Sharp-awned feathergrass en Slender feathergrass
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