Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Pink, Light Pink, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart 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, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS bulbifer
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Voodoo Lily
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
वूडू लिली
शतवेधी
In German
Voodoo Lily
Zitronengräser
In French
Voodoo Lily
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Voodoo Lily
Cymbopogon
In Greek
βουντού Lily
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Lily Voodoo
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Voodoo Lily
Palczatka
In Latin
Mors lilium
lemongrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Amorphophallus
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Voodoo Lily and Lemongrass
Season and care of Voodoo Lily and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Voodoo Lily and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Voodoo Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Voodoo Lily is Loam and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Voodoo Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Voodoo Lily and Lemongrass Physical Information
Voodoo Lily and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Voodoo Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Voodoo Lily and Lemongrass are as follows:
Voodoo Lily flower color: Green, Pink, Light Pink and Ivory
Voodoo Lily leaf color: Not Available
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Voodoo Lily and Lemongrass
Care of Voodoo Lily and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Voodoo Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Voodoo Lily 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.