Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
South America
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Red blotch
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
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
ANANAS
Common Name
Zoysia
Pineapple
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Abacaxi
In Latin
Zoysia
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cyperales
Bromeliales
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Zoysia and Pineapple
Season and care of Zoysia and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Zoysia and Pineapple Physical Information
Zoysia and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Pineapple are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Zoysia and Pineapple
Care of Zoysia and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.