Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
tropical grasslands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
शतवेधी
Sikalemen
In German
Zitronengräser
Zyklamen
In French
Cymbopogon
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
Ciclamen
In Greek
lemongrass
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Cíclame
In Polish
Palczatka
Cyklamen
In Latin
lemongrass
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Poaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Cymbopogon
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Cyclamen
Season and care of Lemongrass and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Lemongrass and Cyclamen Physical Information
Lemongrass and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Cyclamen are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Lemongrass and Cyclamen
Care of Lemongrass and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.