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
Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
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
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply N-P-K, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
CITRUS hystrix
Common Name
Zoysia
Kaffir Lime, Makrut
In Hindi
Zoysia
काफ़िर लाइम
In German
Zoysia
Kaffernlimette
In Greek
Zoysia
Καφρός Lime
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Kaffir Lime
In Polish
Zoysia
kaffir wapno
In Latin
Zoysia
Cafres Lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zoysia and Kaffir Lime
Season and care of Zoysia and Kaffir Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Kaffir Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kaffir Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Kaffir Lime is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaffir Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Zoysia and Kaffir Lime Physical Information
Zoysia and Kaffir Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Kaffir Lime are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
- Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Zoysia and Kaffir Lime
Care of Zoysia and Kaffir Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Kaffir Lime pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaffir Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.