Zoysia tenuifolia

Korean Zen grass, Velvet Zoysia

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Fine-textured creeping grass forming dense velvet mats, tolerant of low fertility and salinity.
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Plant Details

Common Name Korean Zen grass, Velvet Zoysia
Family Poaceae
Genus Zoysia
Species Tenuifolia
Origin Korea / Japan
Blooming Turf grass, rare flowering in temperate zones, seed heads form late summer
Leaf Color Emerald green (dormant brown/tan in winter)
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or heavy clay soil; tolerates poor fertility

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Watering

Moderate water during active growth; highly drought tolerant once established. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for dense growth; tolerates partial shade but thins out

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Fertilization

Low nutrient requirements. Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring/summer only.

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Pruning

Mow or trim to maintain height (1-2 inches). Remove dead thatch annually for health.

Pest Control Aphid Billbug Chinch Bug Sod Webworm

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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