Cymbopogan (Lemon Grass)
AED 15 – AED 30
Lemongrass is a fragrant tropical grass grown primarily for culinary purposes. Two of the 55 species in the genus Cymbopogon are almost interchangeably used as lemongrass. East-Indian lemongrass is native to India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand, whereas West-Indian lemongrass is Malaysian in origin and is more commonly used in cooking. When crushed, the fragrance is similar to that of lemon.
Common Name : Lemongrass, Barbed Wire Grass, Silky Heads, Cochin Grass, Malabar Grass, Oily Heads, Citronella Grass or Fever Grass
Origin : Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island
Height : Up to 1.8 meter
Light : Full sun
Temperature : 10 to 33 degree Celsius
Description
Watering:
Water it every few days or whenever the top inch of soil becomes dry. Lemon grass grown in containers typically requires more frequent watering, most likely every one to two days during the spring and summer.
Fertilizer:
For the best growth, lemongrass requires a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
Re-potting:
Repot in the spring to buildup the soil.
Temperature:
Temperatures ranging from 10 to 33 degree Celsius are suitable for growing the plants, but temperatures between 25 and 30 degree Celsius are ideal.
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