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Hello! Thanks for the question. So, Citronella grass gets BIG by comparison to lemongrass. So remember to get huge pot. I would even go with concrete to be honest as the plant gets tall 1.5m high and almost 2m across and will need some heavy base to prevent the wing from toppling it over. I'd use a coco- peat base with some sand, perlite, vermiculite and a …. you guessed it... controlled release fertiliser or rich organic fertiliser will do too. Also likes a bit of air movement since it is a grass. Hope it helps and happy planting!

Wow! Thanks, that is a really great comment. Made me smile.

Hey there, during the dry season I water less often, just barely. maybe once per week. During summer or the rainy season almost daily. It grows pretty quickly at 33 degs lat. 50cm or more per season. Really depends. I have cut mine so many times hard to tell its age. Sorry... lol

Thanks and yes, you are correct. I tend to like this one more than A.orlandiana... almost... 😅😂, well you know that goes...

Hey Roberto Thanks for your Q. Well sounds as though your temps are not too different from mine in the winter. My nights at the VERY coldest can get down to 5 degrees Celsius but the days are usually above 15 and as high as 27 or even 30(although not common for winter). As long as they don't freeze I think you're good to leave them out. I have had mine flower during spring and summer so fruit can be ready before winter hits. Anyway hope that helps.🌱

Hey there, absolutely, they should be just fine. I actually have fish in my bath tubs too.

Hey, sure, try it. My assumption is that with a container you are able to apply greater stability as far as temperature, light and foreign potentially dangerous spores are concerned. Remember you're doing it to ensure that the spores are not overwhelmed by random fungi, or something that may prey on your spores.

Hey Nazeer Thanks for the sub. Awesome, Yeah, funny that such an important species can be so overlooked. Remember that they can be erratic with germination as well but if you see them imbibing water and radicals appear then, you're halfway there. Enjoy, let me know how that goes. By the way which region are you located in? Later🌱

@@gardeningwithgabriel6698 I'm in Cape Town in the Philippi Horticultural Area on small organic farm

Well...technically you could eat anything😅😂 Although, no there is no literature or 'real time' knowledge of anyone consuming them. At least not that I am aware of.

Yep, ferns are slow....lol!

Yes, sure. In nature it usually germinates around autumn, depending where in South Africa you are. However, the best time to sow this spp. is in spring from fresh seed. They need to be replaced or re-sown every 3 or so years. Although I am not sure how long they would go for. They come and go at will in my garden. Hope it helps.🌱🌱

Hey there, some clarity...? Are you in Mexico or are you under the impression that I live in Mexico? Either way, I am based in South Africa and the purple corn was given to me as a gift.💚

Hey Warren, I would just use something to secure the plant in place and nothing more, especially as they are epiphytic. Some moss can be nice but should not be so much as to redirect the new root set into the moss. You want the roots to set onto the host rather than the 'aiding' substrate if that makes sense? As for the squirrels, can't help you there mate. We have monkeys but fortunately they rarely come into the garden here.

Hey, lol! Not sure if that is possible to be honest... but I hear you, as a composted biomass it could be great

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. That'd be a first for me, I'm not so sure that it was because you planted the carrots? Can you think of anything else you may have noticed? That is very curious, no?

Hey! its an absolute pleasure. Thanks, I am grateful for the feedback.

Hey Jermaine, again, thanks a lot. Was concerned this one may have been too long. But I feel, better more information than too little. We have a skip slider... 😅

Hey, it's a pleasure. I am glad you found it was helpful 🌱💚

Hi Honestly, I couldn't say since I've not made tinctures but if one makes a cream one uses the leaves.🌱

Hey, thanks for you Q. Nope, only initially. this helps break the seeds' dormancy.

Hey! Between you and me, 😅 I didn't wanna mention the "G" word. Although to be realistic. Glyphosate applied correctly will work to eradicate this plant. Although when it is growing near water, a protected area or within a 1:(any amount) flood line then we need to take special care.

Hey Toni Thanks for your question. Yes, absolutely! This is how this particular plant started its life. Although, I would suggest that you hand pollinate to ensure a good seed set. Hope it helps.

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Everything is fine, thank you! I'm seeing if I can grow turmeric, maybe in a greenhouse)))@@gardeningwithgabriel6698

If you have temperatures of above 15 degrees Celsius during summer then it should grow easily but if you have a green house then that should be better. Let me know how it goes!

@@gardeningwithgabriel6698 Usually the average temperature is above 15 degrees here from May to September. We begin to grow seedlings of heat-loving plants at home (we use ultraviolet lamps for additional illumination) from February-March, then in April-May we transfer them to the greenhouse.

I actually can't wait to film it all, 2020 was the last update. A lot has changed.

Unfortunately my cats knocked it off my grow area twice after a years worth of development. I have harvested more spore just this summer so will definitely do a continuation on it.😺

@@gardeningwithgabriel6698 Thanks !!

Hey Janis Thanks for your comment. Well I don't know about boiling but I would imagine that if you do an infusion into olive oil or some other carrier and use a great deal of the grass stalks and leaves in oil that is heated for an extended period of time but never boiled then the end result should be something you could dilute in distilled water and a touch of isopropyl alcohol. I'll do it soon and let you know. Have been chatting to my mom about it so.

If it swells you're gonna be a Dad/Mom....

Thanks for sharing that, so great to know that people are around the country still actively use it as remedies for ailments common to us. As we were taught.😉

😅 thank! 🌷

Hey there, I am sure they would have made their way to Malaysia because they've definitely made the way to California ( where I believe they are invasive).

I am glad that you enjoyed it. Hopefully useful too 😉🌷

Sorry. I had to review the video to try and see what you are referring to? Still not sure...lol

Yep

What's the process?

Never enough but thank you kindly 😅

Yep, absolutely.

Ha ha ha thanks 😊

Yes you can, I believe it is quite sweet. I have some cobs ripening right now

Oh, Hawaii... I can only imagine

Absolutely, I have used it for Mozzi bites regularly as well. Also for any other insect stings too. Works well against itching, dry lips and sunburn.

@@gardeningwithgabriel6698 can it be taken internally?

Thanks, hoped it would be useful 🌱

Wow, interesting.... 30 years and the first time it flowered. Wonder why, they usually flower quite easily. This is why I love plants. They don't always follow the given understanding. Thanks for sharing.