Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
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 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 after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Zoysia
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In German
Zoysia
Indischer Holzapfel
In Spanish
Zoysia
Kawista
In Greek
Zoysia
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Limonia
In Polish
Zoysia
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Zoysia
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Limonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Zoysia and Wood Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Zoysia and Wood Apple? We provide you with everything About Zoysia and Wood Apple. Zoysia doesn't have thorns and Wood Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Zoysia does not have fragrant flowers. Zoysia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation and Watery eyes and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zoysia and Wood Apple
Season and care of Zoysia and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wood Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Zoysia and Wood Apple Physical Information
Zoysia and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Wood Apple are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Zoysia and Wood Apple
Care of Zoysia and Wood Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.