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Cymbopogon flexuosus (Malabar)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cymbopogon flexuosus
Other names
East-Indian lemongrass, Malabar, Lemon grass
Genus
Cymbopogon 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
Fragrance
Fresh citrus fragrance
Habit
Clump-forming
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
In summer cut out any dead leaves.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Cymbopogon flexuosus (Malabar) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
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Botanical name
Cymbopogon flexuosus
Other names
East-Indian lemongrass, Malabar, Lemon grass
Genus
Cymbopogon Cymbopogon
Species
C. flexuosus - C. flexuosus is a tall, tender, citrus-scented perennial grass widely used as an herb in Asian cooking.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Fresh citrus fragrance
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Foliage
Green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
In summer cut out any dead leaves.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Cymbopogon flexuosus (Malabar) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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