Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Melanesia
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
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Habitat
tropical grasslands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Copperleaf
In Hindi
शतवेधी
Copperleaf
In German
Zitronengräser
Copperleaf
In French
Cymbopogon
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
copperleaf
In Greek
lemongrass
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Copperleaf
In Polish
Palczatka
CopperLeaf
In Latin
lemongrass
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Cymbopogon
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Copperleaf
Season and care of Lemongrass and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemongrass and Copperleaf Physical Information
Lemongrass and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Copperleaf are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Lemongrass and Copperleaf
Care of Lemongrass and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.