Lemongrass Plant

Your Plant at a Glance

• You receive: 1 live Lemongrass Plant
• Approx. plant height: Approx. 6–12 inches (measured from soil level)
• Supplied in: Nursery Grow Bag

Plant size, shape and fullness may vary naturally. A decorative pot is not included.

Grow fresh, aromatic Lemongrass at home for a fragrant and useful addition to your balcony, terrace or kitchen garden. Its long, narrow leaves carry a fresh citrus-like aroma and the plant forms attractive grassy clumps in warm outdoor conditions.

Lemongrass enjoys plenty of sunlight, regular watering and well-draining soil. Once established, it is vigorous and can be harvested gradually by removing mature outer leaves while allowing the centre to keep growing.

Highlights

• Fresh citrus-scented foliage
• Useful herb for sunny balconies, terraces and kitchen gardens
• Fast-growing clumping habit in warm conditions
• Suitable for regular harvesting once established
• Ships in a nursery grow bag for safer plant transit

Care Guide

• Light: Give 5–6 or more hours of sunlight daily. Full sun generally encourages stronger, denser growth.
• Water: Keep the soil moderately moist during active growth. Water when the top layer begins to dry, but avoid prolonged waterlogging.
• Soil: Use a fertile, well-draining potting mix.
• Temperature: Prefers warm tropical to subtropical conditions. Protect the plant from frost and severe cold.
• Harvesting: Harvest mature outer leaves or stalks gradually so the central growth can continue developing.

Specifications

• Common Name: Lemongrass
• Scientific Name: Cymbopogon citratus
• Plant Type: Aromatic outdoor herb
• Plant Height: Approx. 6–12 inches (measured from soil level)
• Ships In: Nursery Grow Bag
• Care Level: Easy
• Pet Safety: Keep away from pets that chew plants.

FAQs

How much sunlight does Lemongrass need?
Aim for at least 5–6 hours of sunlight daily for healthy, vigorous growth.

Can Lemongrass grow in a pot?
Yes. It grows well in containers as long as it receives good sunlight, regular watering and enough room to form a clump.

How often should I water it?
Water according to soil moisture. Keep the soil moderately moist during active growth but avoid keeping it permanently soggy.

Can I harvest leaves from the plant?
Yes. Once established, mature outer leaves or stalks can be harvested gradually while leaving the central growth intact.

Is this the commonly used culinary Lemongrass?
This listing is for Cymbopogon citratus, the commonly grown culinary lemongrass.

Will my plant look exactly like the product image?
Plants are living products, so size, leaf count and shape can naturally vary from plant to plant.