Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Allergy
Not Available
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
शतवेधी
In German
Schlumbergera
Zitronengräser
In French
Schlumbergera
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Schlumbergera
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Palczatka
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Genus
Schlumbergera
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Schlumbergera and Lemongrass
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Lemongrass? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Lemongrass. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Lemongrass doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lemongrass has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Schlumbergera and Lemongrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Lemongrass
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Lemongrass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Lemongrass Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Lemongrass are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Lemongrass
Care of Schlumbergera and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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.