Citronella Live Plant, 7 Inches Tall in 4-Inch Pot – Cymbopogon sp.

Citronella is an aromatic grass known for its fresh, lemon-like fragrance and green, grass-shaped foliage. This plant can add texture and a pleasant citrus scent to patios, balconies, outdoor containers, and garden spaces.

This listing includes one live citronella starter plant, approximately 7 inches tall at the time of shipping, grown in a 4-inch pot. The seller identifies it as a Cymbopogon species but does not specify the exact species or cultivar. Citronella grass prefers full sun to bright light, fertile and well-draining soil, and consistently moist soil without waterlogging. It grows best in warm conditions and should be protected from frost and freezing temperatures.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box

• Photo of the shipping label

• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles

• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live citronella plant

• Shipping height: Approx. 7 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Pot size: 4 inches

• Plant form: Live potted starter plant

• Foliage: Green, grass-like leaves

• Fragrance: Fresh, citrus-like aroma

• Sunlight: Full sun to bright light; seller recommends 6 or more hours of sunlight daily

• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil

• Water: Keep evenly moist without waterlogging

• Climate: Warm conditions; protect from frost and freezing temperatures

• Suggested uses: Patios, balconies, outdoor containers, and garden spaces

🧾 MATERIALS:

• One live citronella grass starter plant

• One 4-inch pot

• Growing medium

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

• Common Name: Citronella Plant, Citronella Grass

• Scientific Name: Cymbopogon sp. (exact species not specified by seller)

• Plant Type: Aromatic grass

• Life Cycle: Not specified by seller

• Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified by seller

• Sunlight: Full sun to bright light

• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil

• Water: Evenly moist, not waterlogged

• USDA Zone: Not specified by seller

• Quantity: 1 plant

• Shipping Height: 7 inches

• Pot Size: 4 inches

• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor use emphasized by seller

• Country of Origin: Not specified by seller

❓ FAQ:

1. Which USDA zones are suitable for citronella grass? The seller does not specify a USDA hardiness zone. The plant prefers warm conditions and should be protected from frost and freezing temperatures.

2. How much sunlight does citronella grass need? The seller recommends full sun to bright light, ideally at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.

3. How often should citronella grass be watered? Keep the soil evenly moist without allowing it to become waterlogged. Watering frequency depends on temperature, sunlight, and growing conditions.

4. What are the main characteristics of citronella grass? It has green, grass-like foliage and a fresh, lemony fragrance.

5. Can citronella grass grow in a container? Yes. The seller recommends it for outdoor containers, patios, and balconies. The 4-inch pot provides a starting container for the young plant.