Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Southeastern Asia
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
11-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize every year
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Kidney Stone
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, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Zoysia
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Zoysia
carambola पेड़
In German
Zoysia
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Zoysia
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Zoysia
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Zoysia
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Zoysia
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Zoysia
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Zoysia
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Oxalidales
Family
Poaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Zoysia and Carambola
Season and care of Zoysia and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Zoysia and Carambola Physical Information
Zoysia and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Carambola are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Zoysia and Carambola
Care of Zoysia and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.