Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
-
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
शतवेधी
In German
Hortensie
Zitronengräser
In French
Hortensia
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cymbopogon
In Greek
υδραγεία
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Hortensja
Palczatka
In Latin
Hibiscus
lemongrass
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Chaco and Lemongrass
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Lemongrass? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Lemongrass. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Lemongrass doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Lemongrass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Chaco and Lemongrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Lemongrass
Season and care of Chaco and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Lemongrass Physical Information
Chaco and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Lemongrass are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Lemongrass
Care of Chaco and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco 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 Chaco 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.