Scientific Name:

Cymbopogon citratus

:

Lemon Grass also known as serai, oil grass, fever grass, is aclump-forming grass grow up to 0.6m tall or 1.2m tall.

Leaf blades are light green and strap-shaped. Crushed leaveseliminated a pleasant lemony scent that may help to control mosquito proliferation.

Lemon Grass is a fast grower. Prefers moist, well-drained loamysoils, but will tolerate most other soil types.

If grown in containers, plant can be divided and separatedregularly.

Used in a variety of Southeast Asian dishes, such as curries,seafood, poultry dishes, and soups like Tom Yam Soup.

Pot dimension:

Pot 17.0cm – Small – Ø17cm x H14cm

Pot No.4 – Medium –Ø26cm x H22cm

Overall Plant Height:

Small –25-35cm (approx.)

Medium – 30-45cm (approx.)

Light:

Full sun to partial-sun

Water:

Check regularly and water as needed.

Water thoroughly when the soil turns slightly dry to touch.

Never let the soil dry out completely.

Fertilizer:

Feed with organic fertilizerat least once a month.

Trimming:

Gently trim away dry, brown, or yellowish leaves by using a pairof secateurs.