
Compact Brome
Also known as
Foxtail brome, Foxtail chess and Red brome
Taxonomy
Bromus madritensis
Bromus
Poaceae
Poales

How to care for Compact Brome

How often to water your Compact Brome

every 9
Compact Brome needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Compact Brome in your home

a window
Compact Brome love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Compact Brome does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Compact Brome in your home š”.

How to fertilize Compact Brome

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Compact Brome after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Compact Brome prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Compact Brome requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Compact Brome
Compact Brome
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
