Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical grasslands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Pink, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
AMORPHOPHALLUS bulbifer
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Voodoo Lily
In Hindi
शतवेधी
वूडू लिली
In German
Zitronengräser
Voodoo Lily
In French
Cymbopogon
Voodoo Lily
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
Voodoo Lily
In Greek
lemongrass
βουντού Lily
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Lily Voodoo
In Polish
Palczatka
Voodoo Lily
In Latin
lemongrass
Mors lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cymbopogon
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Voodoo Lily
Season and care of Lemongrass and Voodoo Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Voodoo Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Voodoo Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Voodoo Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Voodoo Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemongrass and Voodoo Lily Physical Information
Lemongrass and Voodoo Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Voodoo Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Voodoo Lily are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Voodoo Lily flower color: Green, Pink, Light Pink and Ivory
- Voodoo Lily leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lemongrass and Voodoo Lily
Care of Lemongrass and Voodoo Lily 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 Voodoo Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Voodoo Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.