Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Australia
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
tropical grasslands
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Eucalyptus
In German
Zitronengräser
Eukalyptus
In French
Cymbopogon
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
Eucalipto
In Greek
lemongrass
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Eucalipto
In Polish
Palczatka
Eukaliptus
In Latin
lemongrass
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cymbopogon
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Lemongrass and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Lemongrass and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Lemongrass and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemongrass and Eucalyptus
Care of Lemongrass and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.