Saving My Citronella Geraniums

Question

Hi, I bought this from Home Depot. Someone had returned it and I bought it for a good price. I love the smell of this plant and takes me back to my childhood. the problem is the day after it started to die:( Is there any way I can save it?

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Answer 1

I'm looking at the soil, and it appears that there is root mass above the soil line. This might be root damage. I would prune back the plant by about 1/3 to mitigate some of that leaning. This could be the reason for the damage. I would pot into a larger pot once it shows signs of new growth and recovery, as well.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/mosquito-plant-pruning.htm

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