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About Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
1.3 Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
1.4 Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
5
Rank: 87 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
tropical grasslands
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-12
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
105.00 cm
Rank: 97 (Overall)
90.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
135.00 cm
Rank: 75 (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Tan
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
2.4 Thorns
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
3% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
27% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
44% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Divison, From bulbs
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
4.4.2 In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 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
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Heat And Humidity
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
43% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
11% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
8% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
16% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
61% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
53% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
34% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
59% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
54% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
55% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
63% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
14% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
2% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
7% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
4% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
5.10 Self-Sowing
28% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
68% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
5.12 Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
6.1.3 Edible Uses
50% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
91% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
6.2.3 Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
34% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
48% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
All List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
CYMBOPOGON citratus
7.2 Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
7.2.1 In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
शतवेधी
7.2.2 In German
Gardenie
Zitronengräser
7.2.3 In French
Cape Jasmine
Cymbopogon
7.2.4 In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Cymbopogon
7.2.5 In Greek
Cape Jasmine
lemongrass
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Cymbopogon
7.2.7 In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Palczatka
7.2.8 In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
lemongrass
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Gentianales
Poales
8.5 Family
Rubiaceae
Poaceae
8.6 Genus
Gardenia
Cymbopogon
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass? We provide you with everything About Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass. Cape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Lemongrass doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Mild Allergen and Lemongrass has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Mild Allergen. 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 Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass

Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.

Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass Physical Information

Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass are as follows:

  • Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory

  • Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green

  • Lemongrass flower color: Yellow

  • Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass

Care of Cape Jasmine and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.