Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical grasslands
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
From bulbs
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Diabetes, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
RHAPHANUS sativus
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Radish plant
In German
Zitronengräser
Rettich Pflanze
In French
Cymbopogon
usine de radis
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
planta de rábano
In Greek
lemongrass
φυτικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
planta radish
In Polish
Palczatka
rzodkiewka roślin
In Latin
lemongrass
raphanus herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Cymbopogon
Raphanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Radish Plant
Season and care of Lemongrass and Radish Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Radish Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Radish Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Radish Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Radish Plant is Neutral.
Lemongrass and Radish Plant Physical Information
Lemongrass and Radish Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Radish Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Radish Plant are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Radish Plant flower color: White
- Radish Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Lemongrass and Radish Plant
Care of Lemongrass and Radish 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 Radish Plant pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Radish Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.