Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Throat itching
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
-
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
शतवेधी
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Zitronengräser
In French
céleri chou
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
apio col
Cymbopogon
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
lemongrass
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Cymbopogon
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Palczatka
In Latin
Brassica apium
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Brassiceae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Lemongrass
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Lemongrass Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Lemongrass are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Lemongrass
Care of Celery Cabbage and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Celery Cabbage 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.