Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
शतवेधी
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Zitronengräser
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Palczatka
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Hibiscus
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Lemongrass
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Splendid Hibiscus and Lemongrass Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Lemongrass are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Lemongrass
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads 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 Splendid Hibiscus 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.