Soft Brome

Soft Brome prefers a well-draining soil and should be watered regularly to prevent it from drying out. During the spring and summer months, it should be watered deeply once a week. Allow the top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. In the cooler fall and winter months, Soft Brome should be watered once every 2 weeks or only as needed at the same 1 to 2 inches soil depth.

Soft Brome, also known as the Praya species, can be found growing in well-drained, sunny locations in Europe and Asia. This plant species needs direct, full sunlight for 6 to 8 hours a day during peak growth periods in order to thrive. Additionally, during flowering it may require more hours of direct sunlight in order to achieve maximum flowering potential. It is important that the plant is not exposed to too much sunlight as this could cause sunburn. Additionally, ample water is necessary to promote healthy growth and development of this plant species.

Soft Brome should be pruned in autumn and early winter when it is dormant. Pruning should be thorough to ensure that only healthy shoots will produce blooms. Cut off any dead, diseased, or broken shoots at their base. Trim overgrown stems at their base using bypass pruners. Prune away any lateral stems that are growing away from the main stem. Afterward, cut back the remaining stems to about a quarter of their original length. This will encourage a full, healthy growth of foliage as well as encourage more flowering. This plant does not require overly frequent pruning, and typically no more than once or twice a year is necessary.