Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Acer circinatum
Habitat
tropical grasslands
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
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Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
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Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In German
Zitronengräser
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Cymbopogon
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
arce vid
In Greek
lemongrass
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
bordo de videira
In Polish
Palczatka
Vine Maple
In Latin
lemongrass
vitis Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Vine Maple
Season and care of Lemongrass and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemongrass and Vine Maple Physical Information
Lemongrass and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Vine Maple are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lemongrass and Vine Maple
Care of Lemongrass and Vine Maple 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 Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.