How to Care for Cymbopogon citratus

Korean name: 레몬그라스

This tropical herb has long leaves with a lemon scent. It is widely used in Thai cooking and herbal tea, and also has mosquito-repelling effects.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Southeast Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: Herb, Tropical, Edible, Mosquito Repellent

Care Guide

• Light: Needs more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
• Watering: Keep the soil slightly moist.
• Soil: Fertile and well-draining soil
• Humidity: High humidity
• Temperature: 20~30°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month with nitrogen fertilizer during the growing season

Common questions

How often should you water Cymbopogon citratus?

Keep the soil slightly moist. Roughly every 5 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Cymbopogon citratus?

It likes Needs more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Fertile and well-draining soil.

Is Cymbopogon citratus safe around pets?

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

Is Cymbopogon citratus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 20~30°C. Humidity: High humidity. Fertilise Once a month with nitrogen fertilizer during the growing season.