Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
China
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Zoysia
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Zoysia
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Zoysia
Hedge Bambus
In French
Zoysia
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Zoysia
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
Zoysia
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Zoysia
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Zoysia
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zoysia and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Zoysia and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zoysia and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Zoysia and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Zoysia and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Zoysia and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Zoysia and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.