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- Q.Potting Scented Geraniums - I have been given two lemon scented geraniums which I intend to grow indoors. They need potting on, but there ...
- Q.Water Requirements For Potted Citronella/geranium Plant - Plant is outdoors in partial sun/shade. Upon purchase, I replanted in larger container and mixed top soil with the original ...
- Q.Scented Geranium - What can I do with my scented geranium, called mosquito plant citronella, for the winter? I live in southern Wisconsin.
- Q.Citronella Geranium - How do you make it bloom? I have had them for years. They hate the sun and refuse ...
- Q.Mosquito Plant ( Geranium) - when pruning, where do you make the cut and do you simply stick the trimmings in the soil to sprout? ...
- Q.Propagating Scented Geranium In Water - Hello and thank you for your time. I took a cutting from a scented geranium plant and placed it in ...
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minnie on
August 15, 2015
EnglandQ.Potting Scented Geraniums
I have been given two lemon scented geraniums which I intend to grow indoors. They need potting on, but there is a lot of stem at the base of the plants, without any leaves. Can I bury part of the stems when I pot them on? Thanks.
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minnie on
August 17, 2015A.Thanks Downtoearthdigs
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 17, 2015A.Common for Scented Geranium to grow in this pattern.
I would not advise dropping the stem lower into the pot, this can lead to fungus or root rot in the plant.Pruning is an option and also propagating smaller plants from the mother plant also is common.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/pruning-geraniums.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/scented-geranium-care.htm
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Anonymous on
August 12, 2016Q.water requirements for potted citronella/geranium plant
Plant is outdoors in partial sun/shade. Upon purchase, I replanted in larger container and mixed top soil with the original medium. If I wait too long to water, leaves shrink and collapse. After watering, brown dead spots appear on the leaves.
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 13, 2016A.Generally potted plants outdoors need daily water and even twice daily if the temperatures are above 85 degrees.
The best way to check watering is to actually feel the soil. If the soil is damp when you feel just below the soil surface it is likely ok, if it is dry you need to water.
Make sure the pot is well draining.The brown spots could be a fungus issue. You can treat the plant with Neem Oil. This acts as both an insecticide and fungicide.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/scented-geranium-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/mosquito-citronella-geranium-plant.htm
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grandmasenn on
November 3, 2016
Beaver Dam WisconsinQ.Scented geranium
What can I do with my scented geranium, called mosquito plant citronella, for the winter? I live in southern Wisconsin.
Answered by
Alisma on
November 4, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Scented geranium has little frost tolerance, so it will need to be brought indoors to survive the winter. You can transplant it into a pot to keep as a houseplant, or, less reliably, the plant can be dug up and kept in a dark, cool, dry place in a semi-dormant state. You can also take cuttings and keep them growing during the winter.
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Anonymous on
June 13, 2017Q.citronella geranium
How do you make it bloom? I have had them for years. They hate the sun and refuse to bloom. Starved, fed or watered. They grow into huge vining plants.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 13, 2017A.This article will help you with care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/scented-geranium-care.htm
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Anonymous on
July 3, 2017Q.mosquito plant ( geranium)
when pruning, where do you make the cut and do you simply stick the trimmings in the soil to sprout? thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 3, 2017A.Make the pruning cuts just above a leaf node.
These links will help you with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/pruning-geraniums.htm
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emigodwin on
July 7, 2017
Williamsburg, VAQ.Propagating Scented Geranium in Water
Hello and thank you for your time. I took a cutting from a scented geranium plant and placed it in water about 2 weeks ago. Now I see 2 root strings (not sure what they are called) growing. I'm not sure how long to keep it in the water and when I can plant it in a pot. Also, I noticed that the leaf on the top has turned black. Is that a problem? Thank you once again, Emilia
- Answered by
DLarum on
July 8, 2017
Certified ExpertA.I would plant it in soil or potting mix as soon as you can and trim off the dead leaf. This article will help
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/how-to-start-geranium-cuttings.htmWas this answer useful?10 - Answered by
emigodwin on
July 10, 2017A.Thank you, DLarum, for your help. Will plant today and see what happens. Thanks again.
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July 8, 2017Q.topping CITRONELLA PLANT
THE PLANT WE HAVE IS BENDING OVER FROM BEING TOO TALL. CAN YOU CUT THE HEIGHT DOWN WITHOUT HURTING THE PLANT?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 9, 2017A.Yes, you can trim back your Scented Geranium.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/scented-geranium-care.htm
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