Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
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
Blood disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARACHNIODES simplicior
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
Indian holly fern
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
भारतीय होली फर्न
maiden grass
In German
Indische Stechpalme Fern
Mädchen Gras
In French
houx indienne Fern
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
India acebo helecho
hierba doncella
In Greek
Ινδική ιερά Fern
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Indiana holly Fern
grama de solteira
In Polish
Indyjski Holly Fern
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
Latin Fern
virgo herba
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dryopteridales
Cyperales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Arachniodes
Miscanthus
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 Indian Holly Fern and Maiden Grass
Season and care of Indian Holly Fern and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Holly Fern and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Holly Fern and Maiden Grass Physical Information
Indian Holly Fern and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Holly Fern and Maiden Grass are as follows:
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Maiden Grass
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Maiden Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Holly Fern 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.