Lemon verbena cultivation

Lippia citriodora

HOW TO GROW LEMON VERBENA

Characteristics of the plant

lemon verbena

flower

July-August

water

It needs a constant watering, mainly in hot weather, when it should never be allowed to dry. However, it tolerates the drought well and one should never let the water to stagnate in the roots to avoid rotting.

gardening pot

As a medicinal and aromatic plant. For making of perfumes and corporal cleaning products.

weather

Sun. It needs a warm climate, protected from wind.

shovel

It can be reproduced from cuttings, planted on soil, fertilised in autumn. Protect it from cold in winter and transplant it in spring. It can also be reproduced by means of layering or division.

soil

Non-compact soil, with a good drainage. It is convenient to add some sand to foster permeability.

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This article was endorsed by Julián Masats - Technical agricultural engineer specialized in horticulture and gardening.
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15 April, 2021

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