Your Citronella Grass should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Poaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Grass to make the best decision when repotting as all Grass plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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How to repot Citronella Grass
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Citronella Grass, just like you would repot your Carpet Grass as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Citronella Grass loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Citronella Grass by checking the soil ph (Neutral) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Citronella Grass is: Summer to fall. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Citronella Grass
Patience is key when extracting your Citronella Grass from the pot. Depending on the age of the Citronella Grass, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Citronella Grass for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Citronella Grass from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Moist, loamy, well-draining soil and allow your Citronella Grass to flourish.
How to care for Citronella Grass
After the repotting process for Citronella Grass is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
Once the repotting process is done for your Citronella Grass, what should you do?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Citronella Grass which is 10 to 12, USA. Citronella Grass are native to Asia. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Citronella Grass, it gets Partial shade to full sun exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
If your Citronella Grass is repotted, will it bloom?
Witnessing Citronella Grass flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Light brown blooms in the Summer to fall time and relish the sight of your Citronella Grass maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Centipede Grass.
Should you grow your repotted Citronella Grass in your house or outside?
Whether Citronella Grass is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Citronella Grass from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: Asia. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 10 to 12, USA
What plant family is Citronella Grass from?
Your plant is from the Poaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Grass so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Citronella Grass, it is non-hazardous when interacted with.
Does Citronella Grass have any other names?
There may be other more scientific names for your Citronella Grass such as Citronella Grass Cymbopogon nardus or ‘Cymbopogon nardus’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Bahia Grass or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Dawn Redwood to continue repotting.