Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
India
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical grasslands
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Oblong-lanceolate
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
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Kokum
In German
Zitronengräser
Kokum
In French
Cymbopogon
Kokum
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
Kokum
In Greek
lemongrass
Kokum
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Kokum
In Polish
Palczatka
Kokum
In Latin
lemongrass
Kokum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cymbopogon
Garcinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Clusioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Kokum
Season and care of Lemongrass and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemongrass and Kokum Physical Information
Lemongrass and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Kokum are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Lemongrass and Kokum
Care of Lemongrass and Kokum 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 Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
