Sasanqua

Lemongrass

About Sasanqua and Lemongrass

Sasanqua

Lemongrass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

Japan

Southeastern Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

155

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

tropical grasslands

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-98-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Long and slender with very sharp edges

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Divison, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

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

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

CYMBOPOGON citratus

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Lemon Grass, Lemongrass

In Hindi

sasanqua

शतवेधी

In German

sasanqua

Zitronengräser

In French

sasanqua

Cymbopogon

In Spanish

sasanqua

Cymbopogon

In Greek

sasanqua

lemongrass

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Cymbopogon

In Polish

Sasankya

Palczatka

In Latin

Sasankya

lemongrass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Poales

Family

Theaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Camellia

Cymbopogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

25052

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Lemongrass

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Lemongrass? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Lemongrass. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Lemongrass doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua and Lemongrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Lemongrass

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

Sasanqua and Lemongrass Physical Information

Sasanqua and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Lemongrass are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Sasanqua and Lemongrass

Care of Sasanqua and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.