Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
  
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
  
tropical grasslands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
  
8-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
  
Long and slender with very sharp edges
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
Mid Spring
  
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
  
Divison, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
  
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
  
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
  
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
  
CYMBOPOGON citratus
  
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
  
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
  
In Hindi
हल्दी
  
शतवेधी
  
In German
Kurkuma
  
Zitronengräser
  
In French
curcuma
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Greek
κουρκούμη
  
lemongrass
  
In Portuguese
curcuma
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Polish
kurkuma
  
Palczatka
  
In Latin
turmeric
  
lemongrass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Poales
  
Family
Zingiberaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Curcuma
  
Cymbopogon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Zingibereae
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
  
Panicoideae
  
Season and Care of Turmeric and Lemongrass
Season and care of Turmeric and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Turmeric and Lemongrass Physical Information
Turmeric and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Lemongrass are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Turmeric and Lemongrass
Care of Turmeric and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric 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.