Citronella grass Cymbopogon nardus

Water Citronella grass
We should remember that it’s possible to harvest aromatic plants, dehydrating or freezing them, so we’ll be able to use them during the cold months. Water regularly, every 2-3 weeks , wetting the soil deeply with about 2-3 glasses of water ,but waiting for the substratum to dry completely between one watering and another; avoid leaving stagnant water.

Cultivation Citronella grass
The development is erect, they tend to grow both in height and in width, giving origin to a rounded shrub. This plant in the autumn assumes a green colouring; it is small in size and can reach 30 cm high. It doesn't keep its leaves in the winter. These plants are perennial herbs.

Light Citronella grass
Avoid excessively sunny places; we suggest to put the the in a partially shady spot. These plants are to be considered as vegetables, therefore in case of parasites we should use agricultural parasiticides; before harvesting the leaves of the treated plants let’s wait for the product not to be active anymore.The Citronella grass can't stand cold weather, therefore in general it should be grown in a sheltered place; during the Spring months, when the minimum temperatures are above zero, it can be moved outside.

Water Citronella grass
Water regularly, every 2-3 weeks , wetting the soil deeply with about 2-3 glasses of water ,but waiting for the substratum to dry completely between one watering and another; avoid leaving stagnant water. We should remember that it’s possible to harvest aromatic plants, dehydrating or freezing them, so we’ll be able to use them during the cold months.

Pests Citronella grass
As the day-time temperatures rise at the beginning of the spring, it is agreeable to practice a preventive treatment, with a wide-range insecticide, which should be applied when there aren’t flowerings in the garden. Before the buds become too large, it is advisable to also treat them with a wide-range fungicide, to prevent the development of fungal diseases which spread easily when there is an elevated environmental moisture.

Mold Citronella grass
These medicinal plants need a somewhat heavy soil, which withholds humidity a bit.

Climate peat sand Soil Pumice Bark S. Organic alpine 3 0 2 1 0 1 continental 2 0 2 2 0 1 mediterranean 1 0 2 3 0 1

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Plant - Citronella grass
If desired, we can grow the the Citronella grass in a container. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

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This page concerns the weather mediterranean it is possible to choose another climate area alpine continental

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