Mediterranean Grass Plant Care
Bothriochloa bladhii (Retz.) S.T.Blake
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Bothriochloa bladhii is a Neotropic grass in the family Poaceae, found primarily in tropical Africa, and tropical and temperate Asia, and Australia. The type specimen was collected from China by Finnish botanist Peter Johan Bladh.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun
65–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Mediterranean Grass?
Water Mediterranean Grass every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 40–70% humidity.
What Is the Mediterranean Grass?
Mediterranean Grass (Bothriochloa bladhii) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Bothriochloa genus. Mediterranean Grass is also known as South African Bluegrass, Cogongrass.
Mediterranean Grass displays a tall, clumping grass growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Mediterranean Grass produces small inconspicuous flowers on tall spikes.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mediterranean Grass?
Bothriochloa bladhii requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Mediterranean Grass Need?
Mediterranean Grass thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mediterranean Grass Prefer?
Bothriochloa bladhii grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Mediterranean Grass prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mediterranean Grass?
Well-draining sandy loam with good fertility. Good drainage is essential for Mediterranean Grass to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Mediterranean Grass?
Divide and replant clumps every 2-3 years. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Mediterranean Grass?
Mediterranean Grass can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to yellow bluestem plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mediterranean Grass Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mediterranean Grass, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Mediterranean Grass?
Mediterranean Grass is susceptible to grasshoppers, aphids, cutworms. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Mediterranean Grass Need?
Mediterranean Grass grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Mediterranean Grass as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Mediterranean Grass is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Bothriochloa genus — compare its care with other Bothriochloa species on PlantoScan.
Bothriochloa is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Mediterranean Grass thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Bothriochloa Species
Other Bothriochloa species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Bothriochloa bladhii (Retz.) S.T.Blake, family Poaceae (first published in Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 80: 62 (1969)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mediterranean Grass, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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