Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires little pruning
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Eye irritation, sneezing
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Not Available
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHLUMBERGERA x buckleyi
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Thanksgiving Cactus, Crab Cactus
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
क्रिसमस कैक्टस
शतवेधी
In German
Weihnachtskaktus
Zitronengräser
In French
Cactus de Noël
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Cactus de Navidad
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα Cactus
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Cacto de Natal
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Christmas Cactus
Palczatka
In Latin
Nativitatis Cactus
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Genus
Schlumbergera
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Cactus and Lemongrass
Season and care of Christmas Cactus and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Cactus and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Christmas Cactus and Lemongrass Physical Information
Christmas Cactus and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Cactus height is 45.70 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Cactus and Lemongrass are as follows:
Christmas Cactus flower color: Purple
Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Christmas Cactus and Lemongrass
Care of Christmas Cactus and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Christmas Cactus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Requires little pruning 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 Christmas Cactus 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.