Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
tropical grasslands
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-13
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Jade Money Plant
In German
Zitronengräser
Geldbaum
In French
Cymbopogon
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
Crassula ovata
In Greek
lemongrass
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Palczatka
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
lemongrass
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cymbopogon
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Jade Plant
Season and care of Lemongrass and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Lemongrass and Jade Plant Physical Information
Lemongrass and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Jade Plant are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Lemongrass and Jade Plant
Care of Lemongrass and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.