Lemongrass in an Elho Pot with Saucer

Available all year round.

These plants are two+ years old and at least 30cm high.

The pots are Elho recycled and recyclable plastic pots, 17cm diameter, with matching saucers and are appropriate for both indoors and outdoors use.

WATERING AND FEEDING

Fill the saucer with water once a week. If the water is taken up quickly then top up the saucer and repeat until the water is no longer taken up quickly. During hot weather, water in the same way twice a week.

As new growth appears in spring, feed plants weekly with a balanced fertiliser, following the instructions on the packet.

POSITION

This pot is suitable for outside use and the plant will grow outdoors in a sunny, sheltered position over the summer when temperatures are consistently above 7°C.

It will need protection from cold temperatures over winter and should be placed in a sunny spot indoors that is not by a radiator or a draught.

PRUNING

As the older leaves starts to turn brown, cut them back to 10cm.

RE-POTTING

After a year, check whether the roots have filled the current pot. If not, simply add some fresh compost* to the current pot. If the roots have filled the pot then move the plant to a container that is just one size bigger.

* Use a good peat-free indoor plants compost to avoid getting little flies (known as fungus gnats) in your home.

All plants are delivered by bicycle within Bristol within five working days (unless otherwise stated). The standard delivery charge is £5 per order, or £2.50 for addresses in BS7. Free delivery for orders over £30.