Ceanothus

Lemongrass

About Ceanothus and Lemongrass

Ceanothus

Lemongrass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Types

Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,

Number of Varieties

505

0 40000

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Habitat

Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas

tropical grasslands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-88-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-7

9-1

Sunset Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Hot Pink

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Long and slender with very sharp edges

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Bees

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice

Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CEANOTHUS x pallidus

CYMBOPOGON citratus

Common Name

Wild lilac

Lemon Grass, Lemongrass

In Hindi

Ceanothus

शतवेधी

In German

Ceanothus

Zitronengräser

In French

Ceanothus

Cymbopogon

In Spanish

Ceanothus

Cymbopogon

In Greek

Ceanothus

lemongrass

In Portuguese

Ceanothus

Cymbopogon

In Polish

Ceanothus

Palczatka

In Latin

Ceanothus

lemongrass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Poales

Family

Rhamnaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Ceanothus

Cymbopogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

7052

1 27800

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Properties of Ceanothus and Lemongrass

Wondering what are the properties of Ceanothus and Lemongrass? We provide you with everything About Ceanothus and Lemongrass. Ceanothus doesn't have thorns and Lemongrass doesn't have thorns. Also Ceanothus does not have fragrant flowers. Ceanothus has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Lemongrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Ceanothus and Lemongrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ceanothus and Lemongrass

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

Ceanothus and Lemongrass Physical Information

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

Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Ceanothus and Lemongrass

Care of Ceanothus and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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.