Cymbopogon Citratus

Cymbopogon Citratus is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Lemon Grass →

Common Lemon Grass Problems →

Cymbopogon Citratus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Lemon Grass Water Frequency →

Lemon Grass Root Rot →

Cymbopogon Citratus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Lemon Grass Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Cymbopogon Citratus is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Lemon Grass Toxicity to Cats →

Lemon Grass Toxicity to Dogs →

Cymbopogon Citratus does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Lemon Grass →

When and How to Successfully Repot Lemon Grass →

Cymbopogon Citratus is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Lemon Grass →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cymbopogon Citratus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Lemon Grass Temperature Tolerance →

Cymbopogon Citratus can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Lemon Grass →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Lemon Grass Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Lemon Grass →
• Lemon Grass Leaves Falling Over →
• Lemon Grass Leaves Curling →
• Lemon Grass Yellow Leaves →
• Lemon Grass Root Rot →