Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
China, Japan
Types
Grass
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
10-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune central stem
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Kaki
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Kaki
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Kaki
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Kaki
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Hurma wschodnia
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Kaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of St. Augustine Grass and Kaki
Wondering what are the properties of St. Augustine Grass and Kaki? We provide you with everything About St. Augustine Grass and Kaki. St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns and Kaki doesn't have thorns. Also St. Augustine Grass does not have fragrant flowers. St. Augustine Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing and Kaki has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of St. Augustine Grass and Kaki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Kaki
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Kaki Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Kaki are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Kaki
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.