Cymbopogon refractus
Cymbopogon refractus
Cymbopogon
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
💨 Air-Purifying
🏠 Indoor
This tropical lemongrass relative thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright indirect light. Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining, and mist regularly to maintain humidity. Can be grown indoors in containers or outdoors in tropical climates.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water When Top 2 Inches Of Soil Are Dry
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Cook Is.
Fiji
Hawaii
Marianas
New Caledonia
New South Wales
Norfolk Is.
Northern Territory
Queensland
Society Is.
Tonga
Tuamotu
Tubuai Is.
Vanuatu
Victoria
Attracts
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Bees
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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