Lemongrass is a versatile herb cherished for its refreshing citrusy scent. Its aroma is akin to a zesty lemon with delicate hints of floral and earthy undertones.
Apart from its use in cooking, this herb is used in herbal remedies for its medicinal properties and the essential oil is used to add fragrance to cosmetics.
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When people speak of lemongrass they are usually referring to one of two Cymbopogon species, C. citratus (West Indian) andC. flexuosus(East Indian). C. citratus is the species most commonly used in cooking.
With both species being tropical, you may wonder if you can grow lemongrass indoors. The answer is, absolutely! And what’s even better is that you can grow this herb year-round under the right conditions.
In our guide to growing lemongrass, we discuss how to cultivate this herb in your garden. In this article, we’ll talk about how to keep your plant thriving indoors.
This is what we’ll cover:
Lemongrass 101
Lemongrass is a tall, tender perennial grass originally from India and the tropical regions of Asia, now cultivated worldwide.
This plant has elongated, slender foliage that typically reaches a height of three to five feet, with leaves that have a grayish-green hue.
In cooking, the part that is typically used is the lower sections of the stalks, specifically the tender white and light green parts.
While lemongrass is technically a tender perennial, it is commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates. It flourishes as a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11.
Indoors, the plants prefer a minimum of six hours of bright sunlight from a sunny window or
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While some may be familiar with Japanese sacred lily (Rohdea japonica, Zones 6–10), Rohdea pachynema is an uncommon species that is indeed a Rohdea less traveled. Found only in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan, it is an intriguing member of the Asparagaceae family that is slowly becoming more available to gardeners. It was formerly known as Campylandra sinensis or C. pachynema, but recent DNA work has moved it into the genus Rohdea, whose name commemorates German botanist Michael Rohde. We can find no documented common name for this species, so we have dubbed it “yellow thread rohdea” since pachynema means “thick thread” (referring to the colored central stripe on the leaves).
While these plants can take the cold, they may need special care to thrive in certain environments. Follow these guidelines to ensure that your hardy cacti and succulents last for years to come.
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