Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
World/Pandemic
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
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
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Insects
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
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Zoysia
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Zoysia
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Zoysia
indische Malve
In French
Zoysia
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Zoysia
malva india
In Greek
Zoysia
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Zoysia
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Zoysia
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Zoysia and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Zoysia and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zoysia and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Zoysia and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Zoysia and Indian Mallow
Care of Zoysia and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.