Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
शतवेधी
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Zitronengräser
In French
Matricaire odorante
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Cymbopogon
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Palczatka
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Lemongrass
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Lemongrass season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Lemongrass Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Lemongrass are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Lemongrass
Care of Pineapple Weed and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.