Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
not available
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, White
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
maiden grass
Epidendrum
In German
Mädchen Gras
Epidendrum
In French
herbe de jeune fille
Epidendrum
In Spanish
hierba doncella
Epidendrum
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
Epidendrum
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
Epidendrum
In Latin
virgo herba
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Coilostylis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Epidendrum
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Maiden Grass and Epidendrum Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Epidendrum are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Epidendrum
Care of Maiden Grass and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.