How to grow Cymbopogon citratus from cuttings

Cymbopogon citratus
  • Common name(s): Lemon Grass, Oil Grass
  • Family: Poaceae
  • Stem cuttings: yes
  • Leaf cuttings: no
  • Root cuttings/runners: yes short runners
  • Time: the year round
  • Lighting: bright with some morning and evening sun
  • Soil: mixes for herbs and vegetables
  • Temperature: 20 to 30 °C
  • New growth after: 4 to 8 weeks
  • More infos: Lemon Grass from the grocery store can be used for cultivation. It’s still rooting after it was for some time (1-2 weeks) in the refrigerator.

Cymbopogon citratus

Cymbopogon citratus

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