Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus · Lemongrasses · Grass family
Also known as: West Indian Lemongrass · Lemon Grass
Easy90–150cmNot pet-safeEdible
Lemongrass care at a glance
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Lemongrass
Possible pests on Lemongrass include Spider mites. A possible disease is Rust. Lemongrass is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Spider mites Low
Disease
- Rust Low
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Low
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Frequently asked questions about Lemongrass
- Which pests affect Lemongrass?
- Possible pests on Lemongrass include Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Lemongrass?
- A possible disease is Rust.
- Is Lemongrass toxic to cats and dogs?
- Lemongrass is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Lemongrass need?
- Lemongrass has a high water requirement.
- What light does Lemongrass need?
- Lemongrass prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Lemongrass frost-hardy?
- Lemongrass is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 7 °C.
- Can you eat Lemongrass?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and stems.