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Cymbopogon, also known as lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, Cochin grass, Malabar grass, oily heads, citronella grass or fever grass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family.
Where To Buy Lemongrass In South Africa
Lotte Department Store Main Store
Address: 81 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10:30AM Fri
Phone: +82 1577-0001
Emart Cheonggyecheon
Address: 400 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 10PM ⋅ Opens 10AM Fri
Phone: +82 2-2290-1234
What is lemongrass used for?
Overview. Lemongrass is a plant. The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine. Lemongrass is used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), fever, the common cold, and exhaustion.
Does lemongrass grow in South Africa?
Lemon Grass. Picture courtesy www.aquarianbath.comCondensed Version: Lemongrass is widely cultivated in South and Central America, Africa and other tropical regions of the world.
How can I grow lemongrass at home in South Africa?
Easy to grow and very rewarding it thrives in fertile, loamy soil and loves nitrogen rich fertilizers. Ensure it has a full sun position and be sure to cover it against frost if your garden is prone to this.
It can also be planted in a container and then brought indoors to a sunny, warm window sill in winter.
When can you plant lemongrass outside?
When to Grow
If planting outside, plant lemongrass after the danger of frost has passed. Lemongrass takes about 100 days and sometimes 4-8 months to be ready for harvest. Lemongrass also can be grown indoors at any time, and is beautiful in a pot.
Is it hard to grow lemongrass?
Lemongrass really is one of the easiest plants to grow, as long as you protect it from the cold. It adds a nice, bright aroma and taste to the kitchen and attractive greenery to the garden.