Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Europe, Asia
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Zoysia
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Zoysia
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Zoysia
Fullers Karde
In French
Zoysia
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Zoysia
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Zoysia
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Zoysia
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Zoysia
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Dipsacales
Family
Poaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Zoysia and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Zoysia and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Zoysia and Fuller's Teasel. Zoysia doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Zoysia does not have fragrant flowers. Zoysia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation and Watery eyes and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zoysia and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Zoysia and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zoysia and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Zoysia and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Zoysia and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Zoysia and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.