What does the plant look like with flowers?
These plants have light pink, small flowers in a cluster. They aren't the best looking bloom, but they are still nice to look at.
Here is an article for more information about them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/mosquito-citronella-geranium-plant.htm
I want to plant pots of companion herbs that repell mosquitos.
This article will help you to get started in repelling mosquitoes with plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mosquito-repelling-plants.htm
Are citronella leaves harmful to pets?
Dogs who come into contact with the citronella plant can experience skin irritation. Ingestion can result in lethargy, loss of appetite and diarrhea.
are citronella plants safe for domestic animals?
The citronella plant can actually cause skin irritation, lethargy, diarrhea and loss of appetite.
How do I root cuttings from old plant?
Hi! What is your honey, water, aspirin mixture measurements? My air broke and got very hot inside and outside.. Now my citronella plants is wilted and hanging:(
I love these plants! Very good to keep around. It can be easy to take cuttings from this interesting variety of geranium. Personally, I use a mixture of warm water, honey, and an aspirin tablet. After you take the cutting at about 3 nodes down from the tip of the plant, put them into some light soil, and water in with this mixture. Cover with plastic, or a dome, and put these in a warm dimly lit environment. And keep the soil moist. Not wet, or dry but in between. Check after a week, and transplant. Here is a link that will be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/rooting-pelargonium-cuttings.htm
my plant is big and the stems are brown with green leafs and some smaller stems are still green what can I do and is this plant deadly to cats/dogs
This sounds like the start of a fungal infection. Be careful not to overwater these, as they are very prone to infection.
For now, you can correct this easily. The next time that you water, just replace 1/4 of it with peroxide. This will kill off anything in the soil and help your plant to recover.
Make sure to only water when the top of the soil is almost completely dry down to about 2 inches. This will keep infections from starting in the future.
This article will help with the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/mosquito-citronella-geranium-plant.htm
tems are turning brown? Am I watering them too much?
Water management and drainage is important. Yes it is possible to water too much and cause root rot. I'm not sure if that is what is happening with your plant.
Here are some articles and product examples that may help you with creating better conditions and maintenance.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/mosquito-citronella-geranium-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.domyown.com/luster-leaf-rapitest-mini-moisture-tester-1810-p-7732.html
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