Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
tropical grasslands
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects
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
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
शतवेधी
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Zitronengräser
indische Malve
In French
Cymbopogon
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
malva india
In Greek
lemongrass
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Palczatka
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
lemongrass
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cymbopogon
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Malveae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Lemongrass and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemongrass and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Lemongrass and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemongrass and Indian Mallow
Care of Lemongrass and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.