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Beginner
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1.5m
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1.5m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Other names: Lemon grass, East-Indian lemongrass, Malabar
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Genus: Cymbopogon
Species: C. flexuosus - C. flexuosus is a tall, tender, citrus-scented perennial grass widely used as an herb in Asian cooking.
Cymbopogon flexuosus is: Evergreen
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fragrance: Fresh citrus fragrance
Habit: Clump-forming
Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemon grass) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Conservatory, Containers, Flavouring food and drinks, Foliage only, Greenhouse
Cultivation: Plant in a warm, humid climate in full sun in fertile soil with good drainage. Outside tropical areas, lemon grass needs a protected, sunny position to grow - such as a conservatory or greenhouse. Water well. Protect over winter.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2) |
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