Home gardening tips for lemongrass and Polyscias fruticosa

Common household plants such as lemongrass and Polyscias fruticosa (Đinh lăng) offer various practical benefits for home gardeners in Vietnam, ranging from culinary uses to aesthetic greenery.

For lemongrass, successful cultivation requires more than just watering. To maintain healthy plants, gardeners should prevent clumps from becoming overly dense by thinning out old branches or dividing the plant into new pots. It is also important to inspect the base of the plant regularly to remove dead leaves and dried sheaths that can accumulate.

Polyscias fruticosa is a perennial shrub from the ginseng family that serves multiple purposes. Beyond its traditional use in medicine, it provides decorative greenery for yards and can be used as a culinary herb. The plant is hardy, can be propagated easily through stem cuttings, and allows for multiple harvests over a long period.