CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Regular; do not let soil dry out completely
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Light green, narrow blades
4.Flowers – Rare in cultivation
5.Type – Medicinal, culinary, aromatic
6.Feed – Organic compost monthly
7.Watering – Moderate to high
8.Soil – Well-drained sandy loam
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 22°C–38°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Plant in sunny location with loose, rich soil.
2.Place net pot directly into hole.
3.Water thoroughly after planting.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Cymbopogon citratus
2.Common names: Lemongrass
3.Hindi: लेमनग्रास
4.Tamil: எலுமிச்சை புல்
5.Telugu: నిమ్మగడ్డి
6.Kannada: ನಿಂಬೆ ಹುಲ್ಲು
7.Marathi: लेमनग्रास
8.Malayalam: ചേറുപുല്ല്