Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
not available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Black Currant
In Hindi
maiden grass
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Mädchen Gras
Carandas
In French
herbe de jeune fille
karondas
In Spanish
hierba doncella
karondas
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
karondas
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
karondas
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
karondas
In Latin
virgo herba
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Karonda
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Maiden Grass and Karonda Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Karonda are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Karonda
Care of Maiden Grass and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.