Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
tropical grasslands
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Black Currant
In Hindi
शतवेधी
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Zitronengräser
Carandas
In French
Cymbopogon
karondas
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
karondas
In Greek
lemongrass
karondas
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
karondas
In Polish
Palczatka
karondas
In Latin
lemongrass
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Karonda
Season and care of Lemongrass and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemongrass and Karonda Physical Information
Lemongrass and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Karonda are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Lemongrass and Karonda
Care of Lemongrass and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.