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- Q.I Have A Little Black Looking See Things On My Citronella Plant–Is This A Bug Or Is This The Way They Produce Seeds? - I brought it in for the winter and I was going to make other plants from it . Then I ...
- Q.Are Apple Sauce Carrot Pineapple Egg Shells Good For Citronella Plants? - None
- Q.Wilting And Losing Color After Repotting Citronella Plant - I recently repotted my citronella plant.. I used good soil and watered. I didn't want to over water but it's ...
- Q.How Much Of A Radius Does The Citronella Plants Scent Put Off Out - I just need to know how big of a radius the citronella plant puts out to keep mosquitos away
- Q.Saving My Citronella Geraniums - Hi, I bought this from Home Depot. Someone had returned it and I bought it for a good price. I ...
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Omgboo on
October 30, 2020
15126Q.I Have A Little Black Looking See Things On My Citronella Plant–Is This A Bug Or Is This The Way They Produce Seeds?
I brought it in for the winter and I was going to make other plants from it . Then I see those Lil black things
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Omgboo on
October 30, 2020A.So I just google should I just throw whole plant in trash /.. bag... ? I don’t want these I’n my house
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GKH_Susan on
May 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.All of these materials can be successfully turned into compost, which is helpful in the garden.
Here's an article about what to put in compost: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/what-can-you-compost.htm. Eggshells can be put directly into the soil, as this article states: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/eggshells-in-the-garden.htm
As to fertilizing citronella, you may just want to use a balanced fertilizer, or one with a 5-10-15 content.Was this answer useful?00- Asked by
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April 10, 2022Q.Wilting And Losing Color After Repotting Citronella Plant
I recently repotted my citronella plant.. I used good soil and watered. I didn't want to over water but it's been 5 days and each day it looks worse. The soil is still damp and it's in the same location it was before repotting. Any suggestions for saving? It was doing fine before this.
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GKH_Susan on
April 11, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Did you go up in pot size? You should only go up one or two sizes because any larger will cause excess soil to stay wet. Also are there several drainage holes?
If all that is OK, it is probably just transplant shock. If the soil is staying wet, I would consider replacing some of the soil with dry.
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melodyteston26 on
May 1, 2022
30474 zone 8Q.How Much Of A Radius Does The Citronella Plants Scent Put Off Out
I just need to know how big of a radius the citronella plant puts out to keep mosquitos away
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BushDoctor on
May 2, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It doesn't, really, unless you put it directly on your skin. What you do rub the crushed leaves on will have a barrier to prevent them from landing on or near the spot. It isn't clear how far this range is.
I would crush some of the leaves, and soak them in water, and use that to spray the area, and yourselves. This would be most effective.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mosquito-repelling-plants.htm
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Melika_tg on
December 5, 2023
Ottawa, ONQ.Saving My Citronella Geraniums
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?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 5, 2023
Certified ExpertA.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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