Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
tropical grasslands
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Squash
In German
Zitronengräser
Squash
In French
Cymbopogon
Squash
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
calabacín
In Greek
lemongrass
σκουός
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
abóbora
In Polish
Palczatka
kabaczek
In Latin
lemongrass
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Cucurbitales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cymbopogon
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Squash
Season and care of Lemongrass and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Lemongrass and Squash Physical Information
Lemongrass and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Squash are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Lemongrass and Squash
Care of Lemongrass and Squash 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 Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.