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About Zoysia and Allamanda


About Allamanda and Zoysia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Shrub   

Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia   
Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii   

Number of Varieties
8   
99+
6   
99+

Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands   
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12   
10-14   

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 24   

Habit
Spreading   
Vining/Climbing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Light Green, Pink   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Tan   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Acicular   
Bell Shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering   
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level   
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves   

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs   
Hummingbirds   

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes   
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf   
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ZOYSIA   
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'   

Common Name
Zoysia   
Golden Trumpet Vine   

In Hindi
Zoysia   
Allamanda   

In German
Zoysia   
Allamanda   

In French
Zoysia   
Allamanda   

In Spanish
Zoysia   
Allamanda   

In Greek
Zoysia   
Allamanda   

In Portuguese
Zoysia   
Allamanda   

In Polish
Zoysia   
Allamanda   

In Latin
Zoysia   
Allamanda   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Gentianales   

Family
Poaceae   
Apocynaceae   

Genus
Zoysia Willd   
Allamanda   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Zoyaseiae   
Apocyneae   

Subfamily
Chloridoideae   
Rauvolfioideae   

Number of Species
10   
99+
12   
99+

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Properties of Zoysia and Allamanda

Wondering what are the properties of Zoysia and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Zoysia and Allamanda. Zoysia doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Zoysia does not have fragrant flowers. Zoysia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation and Watery eyes and Allamanda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation and Watery eyes. 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 Zoysia and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Zoysia and Allamanda

Season and care of Zoysia and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Zoysia and Allamanda Physical Information

Zoysia and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Allamanda are as follows:

Care of Zoysia and Allamanda

Care of Zoysia and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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