Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
शतवेधी
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Zitronengräser
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Palczatka
In Latin
Hedysarum
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Capparis
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Lemongrass doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Lemongrass has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.