Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Chorisia speciosa
Grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
-
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
Chorisia
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Chorisia
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Chorisia
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Chorisia
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Chorisia
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Chorisia
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Chorisia
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Chorisia
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Chorisia and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Chorisia and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chorisia and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Chorisia and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Chorisia and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Chorisia and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.