Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Also called · Serai

The fragrant stalk of Malaysian cooking. Grows into a big clump.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 92

“Cut stalks at the base. The clump keeps growing.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry. It likes regular water.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Garden or potting soil with compost.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Compost or a light feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Compost or goat manure (baja kambing)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Brown, dry leaves

    Too dry or hungry. Water and feed it; trim the brown leaves.

  • Clump too big

    Dig out part of it and replant.

Garden, full sun

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