{"id":88549,"date":"2026-01-12T13:31:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T13:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/produto\/uncategorized\/lemongrass-cymbopogon-citratus-12cm-pot\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:31:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T13:31:13","slug":"lemongrass-cymbopogon-citratus-12cm-pot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/plants\/aromatic\/lemongrass-cymbopogon-citratus-12cm-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemongrass &#8211; Cymbopogon citratus (12cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Cymbopogon citratus<\/em> is a perennial clumping plant with long, linear, rough leaves and sharp edges that require careful handling. It releases an intense citrus aroma when crushed. It grows quickly, reaching up to about 1m in height. Its flowers are discreet, in panicles above the foliage, with minimal ornamental impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific name<\/strong>: <em>Cymbopogon citratus<\/em><br \/><strong>Common names<\/strong>: Lemongrass, Lemon grass, Citronella grass<br \/><strong>Family<\/strong>: <em>Poaceae<\/em><br \/><strong>Origin<\/strong>: Tropical regions of Asia, especially India<br \/><strong>Climate<\/strong>: Tropical to subtropical<br \/><strong>Category<\/strong>: Outdoor plant<br \/><strong>Approximate height<\/strong>: 50-55cm<br \/><strong>Pot diameter<\/strong>: 12cm<\/p>\n<p><strong>CUIDADOS<\/strong><br \/><strong>Light<\/strong>: Needs direct sunlight \u2014 ideally 6 hours or more per day. In very hot climates, partial shade during the most intense hours can prevent leaf burn.<br \/><strong>Temperature<\/strong>: Thrives between 20\u00b0C and 30\u00b0C. Does not tolerate frost; in areas with cold winters it&#8217;s best to grow it in pots.<br \/><strong>Watering<\/strong>: Requires regular watering, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.<br \/><strong>Soil moisture<\/strong>: Requires well-drained soils, rich in organic matter. Does not tolerate permanently waterlogged soils.<br \/><strong>Fertilization<\/strong>: Benefits from organic fertilizer during the growth phase to promote clump renewal; dividing the plants every 3\u20135 years is recommended to maintain productivity.<br \/><strong>Pruning<\/strong>: It&#8217;s advisable to cut the stalks about 10cm above the soil to stimulate regrowth from the rhizome and keep the plant dense and productive.<br \/><strong>Life cycle<\/strong>: Perennial plant in favorable climates; in regions with frost it may behave as an annual.<br \/><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral substrates (pH 5.5\u20137.5), sandy or sandy-loam, with good drainage and moderate fertility.<br \/><strong>Not Pet Friendly<\/strong>: No specific data on toxicity to pets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun fact<\/strong>: It&#8217;s widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine (especially the chopped stem base or in infusions) and has recognized medicinal properties: calming, digestive, antibacterial and fever-reducing. Its essential oil is valued in aromatherapy blends, cosmetic products and repellents.<\/p>\n<p>WARNING! Representative photo \u2013 the image shown is of a stock item at the time of cataloging and serves as a reference. A planta fornecida ser\u00e1 similar \u00e0 da foto sendo que, dependendo da fase do ciclo vegetativo em que se encontre, poder\u00e1 variar na forma, apar\u00eancia ou tamanho (ex: outra tonalidade de folha, com ou sem flor\/fruto, etc). A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cymbopogon citratus is a perennial clumping plant with long, linear, rough leaves and sharp edges that require careful handling. It releases an intense citrus aroma when crushed. It grows quickly, reaching up to about 1m in height. Its flowers are discreet, in panicles above the foliage, with minimal ornamental impact. 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