Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
Banana Tree
Common Name
Zoysia
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Zoysia
केले के पेड़
In German
Zoysia
Bananenbaum
In French
Zoysia
Bananier
In Portuguese
Zoysia
árvore de banana
In Polish
Zoysia
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Zoysia
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Zoysia and Banana Tree
Season and care of Zoysia and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Zoysia and Banana Tree Physical Information
Zoysia and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Banana Tree are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zoysia and Banana Tree
Care of Zoysia and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.