Pink Ipe

Lemongrass

About Pink Ipe and Lemongrass

Pink Ipe

Lemongrass

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil

Southeastern Asia

Types

Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus

Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,

Number of Varieties

105

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Habitat

gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas

tropical grasslands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-138-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Lavender

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong Circular Round

Long and slender with very sharp edges

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

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

Early Spring, Late Winter

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed

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

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees

Allergy

lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Intestinal irritations

Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice

Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus

CYMBOPOGON citratus

Common Name

Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia

Lemon Grass, Lemongrass

In Hindi

गुलाबी Ipe

शतवेधी

In German

rosa Ipe

Zitronengräser

In French

rose Ipe

Cymbopogon

In Spanish

Pink Ipe

Cymbopogon

In Greek

ροζ Ipe

lemongrass

In Portuguese

rosa Ipe

Cymbopogon

In Polish

różowy Ipe

Palczatka

In Latin

Pink Ipe

lemongrass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Poales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Handroanthus

Cymbopogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

3052

1 27800

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Properties of Pink Ipe and Lemongrass

Wondering what are the properties of Pink Ipe and Lemongrass? We provide you with everything About Pink Ipe and Lemongrass. Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns and Lemongrass doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Ipe does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Ipe has allergic reactions like and Lemongrass has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pink Ipe and Lemongrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Lemongrass

Season and care of Pink Ipe and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.

Pink Ipe and Lemongrass Physical Information

Pink Ipe and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Lemongrass are as follows:

Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Pink Ipe and Lemongrass

Care of Pink Ipe and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Pink Ipe 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.