Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Mexico
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
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
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Zoysia
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Zoysia
candelabra
In German
Zoysia
Kandelaber
In French
Zoysia
candélabre
In Spanish
Zoysia
Candelabra
In Greek
Zoysia
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Candelabra
In Polish
Zoysia
świeczniki
In Latin
Zoysia
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Araucaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Properties of Zoysia and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Zoysia and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Zoysia and Candelabra. Zoysia doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Zoysia does not have fragrant flowers. Zoysia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation and Watery eyes and Candelabra 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 Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zoysia and Candelabra
Season and care of Zoysia and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zoysia and Candelabra Physical Information
Zoysia and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Candelabra are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Zoysia and Candelabra
Care of Zoysia and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.