Lemon Grass

Known for its unique fragrance, lemongrass is a brilliant asset to your garden. It has many known culinary, medicinal, and functional benefits.

Scientific Name: Cymbopogon citratis

Common Names:lemongrass, oil grass, olecha, West Indian lemon grass, haona

Maximum Reachable Height:5 feet

Difficulty to Grow:easy

Care:is rarely affected by disease or pests

Sunlight:full sun

Water:water regularly; don't let the soil dry completely

Fertiliser:use liquid plant fertiliser every few weeks

Useful/Special Features:the scent of the leaves is used in perfumes and air freshners

Culinary Use:used extensively in Asian cooking; leaves can be used to brew tea

Ornamental Use:the leaves grow close together and stand erect, making it visually appealing

Medicinal Use:is known to relieve anxiety, lower cholestrol, prevent infection, boost oral health, relieve pain, boost RBC levels, and relieve bloating

References:

https://www.teatulia.com/tea-varieties/what-is-lemongrass.htm
https://plantvillage.psu.edu/topics/lemon-grass/infos
https://plantcaretoday.com/lemongrass-plant.html
https://bonnieplants.com/how-to-grow/growing-lemongrass/
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-lemongrass.html
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-719/lemongrass
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321969.php