Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Caribbean
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
10-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Zoysia
Fuchsia
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Fúcsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Fuchsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Properties of Zoysia and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Zoysia and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Zoysia and Fuchsia. Zoysia doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Zoysia does not have fragrant flowers. Zoysia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation and Watery eyes and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zoysia and Fuchsia
Season and care of Zoysia and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Zoysia and Fuchsia Physical Information
Zoysia and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Fuchsia are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Zoysia and Fuchsia
Care of Zoysia and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.