Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
moist forests, Tropical areas, Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Purple, Rose, Bronze, Brown, Sandy Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water during periods of drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Heart problems, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Branch, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
CERBERA manghas
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Arbon, Mifukuragi, Beach Milkwood, Dog Bane, Dog Bone, Grey Milkwood, Milkwood, Grey, Milkwood, Pink Eyed Cerbera, Rubber Tree
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Bintaro
In German
Lemon Verbena
Pong pong
In French
Aloysia
Faux manguier
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Pong pong
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Pong pong
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Pong pong
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Pong pong
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Pong pong
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Verbenaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Plumerieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Pong-pong doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pong-pong has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pong-pong season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Pong-pong is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pong-pong is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pong-pong height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Pong-pong flower color: White and Pink
- Pong-pong leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong
Care of Lemon Verbena and Pong-pong include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pong-pong pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pong-pong needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.