Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
Bromeliad
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
Bromeliad
maiden grass
In German
Bromeliad
Mädchen Gras
In French
Bromeliad
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
Bromeliad
hierba doncella
In Greek
Bromeliad
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
grama de solteira
In Polish
Bromeliad
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
Bromeliad
virgo herba
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cyperales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Maiden Grass
Season and care of Bromeliad and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromeliad and Maiden Grass Physical Information
Bromeliad and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Maiden Grass are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bromeliad and Maiden Grass
Care of Bromeliad and Maiden Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.