Outdoor · Full sun
Lemon Grass
AED 35each, 50-60 cm
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- Lemon Grass, 50-60 cm × 1
- AED 35
- Total
- AED 35
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About this plant
Lemon Grass suits outdoor spots with full sun, tolerates light afternoon shade. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, so keep it away from pets.
Gives a clumping grass for tea and cooking in full sun and copes with light afternoon shade.
Lemon grass is a tall, clumping tropical grass with long, narrow blue-green leaves and thick, pale stalks that carry a strong lemon aroma. Cymbopogon citratus comes from tropical Asia and is widely used in teas, soups and curries. A healthy clump reaches around 1–1.5 m tall and wide and keeps producing new stalks from the base.
Lemon grass is well suited to Dubai. It enjoys heat and full sun and keeps growing through the summer when most herbs struggle, as long as it gets regular water. Dry, salty soil makes the leaf tips brown, and the clump slows down in the cooler winter months. It is not a good indoor plant, because it needs strong light to stay healthy.
It works well in garden borders, large pots on sunny balconies, kitchen gardens and around pool areas, where its rustling leaves soften hard landscaping. We offer it as a 50–60 cm plant, which settles in quickly and can be divided later to make more clumps.
- Sizes
- 50 cm
- Watering
- Every 1–2 days in summer, every 3–4 days in winter; keep soil moist but draining
Why people love it
- Fragrant stems are used in teas and cooking.
- It forms a clump quickly in a pot.
- Tall fragrant clumps thrive in blazing sun beside a wall.
- Regular cutting keeps the clump fresh and tidy.
Light
Full sun; tolerates light afternoon shade
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs and horses (essential oils and cyanogenic glycosides; can cause stomach upset in cats and dogs).
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA lists lemongrass as toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
- Leaf edges are sharp and can cut skin.
- It needs regular water in summer.
- It grows large and can fill a pot fast.
Why Green Beetle, not a nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Care guide for Dubai homes
How to keep Lemon Grass healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Full sun; tolerates light afternoon shade. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 1–2 days in summer, every 3–4 days in winter; keep soil moist but draining. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: rich, well-draining garden soil or potting mix with compost. Feeding: a nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 4–6 weeks from March to October. Common mistake: planting it in a small pot, where it dries out quickly and turns brown in summer. Where it works: sunny borders, kitchen gardens, large balcony pots and pool areas.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs and horses (essential oils and cyanogenic glycosides; can cause stomach upset in cats and dogs).
Need help later on?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Lemon Grass FAQs
Does lemon grass grow well in Dubai?
Yes. It is one of the most heat-tolerant herbs and grows strongly in full sun through the summer with regular water.
How do I harvest lemon grass?
Cut or twist off the thicker outer stalks at the base once they are about 1 cm wide. Leave the younger stalks to keep growing.
Can I keep lemon grass in a pot?
Yes, in a pot at least 30–40 cm wide. Smaller pots dry out too fast in summer.
Is lemon grass toxic to pets?
Yes. The ASPCA lists lemon grass as toxic to cats, dogs and horses because of its essential oils and cyanogenic glycosides.
Questions about Lemon Grass?
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