How to Care for Aloysia citrodora (Lemon verbena)

Korean name: 레몬버베나

Lemon verbena is an herb known for its strong lemon-scented leaves. It typically grows 1 to 2 meters tall and features slender branches with long leaves. It thrives in well-lit, well-ventilated environments.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: herb, lemon scent, beginner-friendly, low frost tolerance
• Also known as: Lemon verbena

Care Guide

• Light: Requires bright direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Grows well in average humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply a slow-release herb fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Aloysia citrodora?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Aloysia citrodora?

It likes Requires bright direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Aloysia citrodora safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Aloysia citrodora good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Grows well in average humidity.. Fertilise Apply a slow-release herb fertilizer once a month during the growing season..