Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Australia
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Habitat
tropical grasslands
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In German
Zitronengräser
Palme
In French
Cymbopogon
Paume
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
Palma
In Greek
lemongrass
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Palma
In Polish
Palczatka
Palma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Cymbopogon
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Areceae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and King Palm
Season and care of Lemongrass and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemongrass and King Palm Physical Information
Lemongrass and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and King Palm are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Lemongrass and King Palm
Care of Lemongrass and King Palm 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 King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.