Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
India
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical grasslands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
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
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hens
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Farmland
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
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
शतवेधी
Water Spinach
In German
Zitronengräser
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Cymbopogon
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
lemongrass
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Palczatka
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
lemongrass
Water Spinach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Water Spinach
Season and care of Lemongrass and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemongrass and Water Spinach Physical Information
Lemongrass and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Water Spinach are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Lemongrass and Water Spinach
Care of Lemongrass and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.