Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Grass
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Cordia subcordata
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Cordia subcordata
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Cordia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of St. Augustine Grass and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of St. Augustine Grass and Kou? We provide you with everything About St. Augustine Grass and Kou. St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns and Kou 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 Kou 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 Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Kou
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
St. Augustine Grass and Kou Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Kou are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Kou
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.