How to prune east indian lemongrass

Early spring before new growth (cool climates); remove dead material as needed year-round (warm climates). Grip dead outer stalks at the base and pull or cut away; use loppers or strong shears for the annual spring cutback, slicing the whole clump down to about 10–15 cm above soil level.

Once annually in spring (cool climates); tidy as needed through the year (warm climates). East Indian Lemongrass is a clump-forming grass needing minimal pruning. In warm climates, remove dead or brown outer stalks and leaf tips throughout the year. In cooler regions where it dies back in winter, cut the whole clump back to 10–15 cm above the crown in early spring before new growth emerges.

Grip dead outer stalks at the base and pull or cut away; use loppers or strong shears for the annual spring cutback, slicing the whole clump down to about 10–15 cm above soil level.