Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
20-20-20 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Zoysia
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Zoysia
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Zoysia
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Zoysia
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Zoysia
árbol del pan
In Greek
Zoysia
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Zoysia
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Urticales
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Zoysia and Breadfruit
Season and care of Zoysia and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zoysia and Breadfruit Physical Information
Zoysia and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Breadfruit are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zoysia and Breadfruit
Care of Zoysia and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.