Citronella grass - Herbs & Kitchen Plants

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Citronella grass is botanically known as Cymbopogon nardus from the grass family, Poaceae. It is commonly cultivated as a culinary and medicinal herb because of its scent, resembling that of lemons. It have magenta-colored base stems. These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and in aromatherapy. Besides oil production, citronella grass is also used for culinary purposes, as a flavoring.

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  • The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine.
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Exotic Flora

SKU: 

8012

Weight: 

1.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Every plant has different plant parts to use as a medicinal plant it may be in its leaves, roots, stems, flowers or other parts of the plant. For full details look at the descriptions of individual plants.

Citronella grass, Lemon grass, Rosemary, Marigold, Mint Tulasi etc

Some plants need indirect bright light & others need direct bright light and some can grow in both direct and indirect sunlight. So please look at the description of each individual plants.

The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content. A mixture of garden soil, cocopeat, compost will give the best results for your plants.

Remember overwater can kill your plant(make sure that your pot should have drainage hole). Water when the topsoil(2-3 inch) feels dry to touch. In general moderate watering(in every 3-4 days)

Regular pruning of diseased and damaged parts of the plants. Regular watering, proper ventilation & sunlight, organic manure & fertilizers application.

In general you can grrow in indirect bright light conditions like basil, rosemary, mint, Centella asiatica, Maghai paan / betel leaf.

Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its diverse healing properties apart from devotional purpose.

No, both are different plants, Tulsi which is commonly known as holy basil, where as mint tulsi is closely related to holy basil & doesn't have devotional property.

Stevia is a sugar substitute made from the leaves of the stevia plant. It's about 100 to 300 times sweeter than table sugar, but it has no carbohydrates, calories, or artificial ingredients.

Costus igneus, commonly known as insulin plant in India. Consumption of the leaves are believed to lower blood glucose levels, and diabetics.

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