Plant profile
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Fragrant clumping herb used for tea and cooking, excellent for balconies.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Fast
Space
Medium space, up to 150 cm
Typical cost
₹70-180
Why it works
Good fit notes
Tea and cooking herb
Care tip: Full sun and steady moisture support fast growth
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Lemongrass is edible for humans in culinary use, but pets may develop GI upset and essential oil exposure is higher risk.
Do not allow pets to graze heavily; avoid concentrated oils around pets.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose dense clumps with fresh lemon scent.
- Buy divisions with active new shoots rather than dried old clumps.
Avoid
- Dry brown core
- Rotten crown
- No lemon aroma
- Pest-damaged clump
Plant personality
Useful traits
Lemongrass is a true grass and forms dense clumps.
It needs much more sun than typical indoor herbs.
Leaves are culinary, but essential oils are not equivalent to casual cooking use.
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