Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern
  
Grass
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Lindheimer's muhly
  
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
  
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
12 - 3
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Pink
  
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, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Tan, Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
  
Aphids, Ladybug
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Ladybug beetles
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Unknown
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
ARACHNIODES simplicior
  
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
  
Common Name
Indian holly fern
  
Pink Muhly Grass
  
In Hindi
भारतीय होली फर्न
  
Muhly Grass
  
In German
Indische Stechpalme Fern
  
hairawn muhly
  
In French
houx indienne Fern
  
muhly herbe
  
In Spanish
India acebo helecho
  
muhly Grass
  
In Greek
Ινδική ιερά Fern
  
Muhly Grass
  
In Portuguese
Indiana holly Fern
  
muhly grama
  
In Polish
Indyjski Holly Fern
  
Muhly Trawa
  
In Latin
Latin Fern
  
Muhly Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pteridophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pteridopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Dryopteridales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Dryopteridaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Arachniodes
  
Muhlenbergia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
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 Muhly Grass
Season and care of Indian Holly Fern and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Holly Fern and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Holly Fern and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Indian Holly Fern and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Holly Fern and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Muhly Grass
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Muhly 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 Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Indian Holly Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.