Citronella grass
Cymbopogon nardus · Lemongrasses · Grass family
Also known as: Nard Grass · Citronella
Easy100–180cmNot pet-safe
Citronella grass care at a glance
Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Citronella grass
Possible pests on Citronella grass include Spider mites and Aphids. Possible diseases include Root rot and Rust. Citronella grass is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Spider mites Low
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot Medium
- Rust Low
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Low
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Citronella grass
- Which pests affect Citronella grass?
- Possible pests on Citronella grass include Spider mites and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Citronella grass?
- Possible diseases include Root rot and Rust.
- Is Citronella grass toxic to cats and dogs?
- Citronella grass is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Citronella grass need?
- Citronella grass has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Citronella grass need?
- Citronella grass prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Citronella grass frost-hardy?
- Citronella grass is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 2 °C.