Purple False Brome
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Habit
Grass
Height
0.5 to 0.7 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.1 to 0.3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Forage
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
Forage, Erosion Control
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
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Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
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Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot
Brown or black lesions on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting and stunted growth
Neem oil, Compost tea, improve air circulation, sulfur spray, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage.
Copper-based fungicides, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Mainly used in ecological and agricultural research
· Some grass species have mild anti-inflammatory benefits