Citronella - Plant

Citronella creates a masking odor that keeps bees away. Citronella will not harm bees directly, but honeybees and bumblebees will avoid areas that are infused with its smell

Citronella geraniums are edible. Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts.

Citronella plants can also help to keep flies and other insects away from your garden space.

To grow Citronella plant from cutting consider the following
1. To propagate take pencil size cutting of well mature stem to a length of 10-15 cm and remove any flowers leaves from it.
2. Then dip bottom of the cutting in rooting hormone, and Place the 3/4 portion of cutting into a small container in well-draining soil and water the cuttings.
3. Rooting will start within 1-2 week.

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Citronella plants can also help to keep bugs away from your garden space.

Citronella plant can be grown outdoors during the summer saeson (March-April)

Citronella plants prefer at least 4-6 hours of direct or indirect bright sunlight a day whether it is planted outdoor or indoors.

1. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
2. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

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Citronella plant is an perennial aromatic grass belonging to Poaceae family.

Yes they can live indoor where at least 4-6 hours of direct or indirect bright sunlight is available.

Citronella plant is an perennial aromatic grass belonging to Poaceae family and closely resembles as lemongrass. Leaf sheaths are glabrous, leaf blades relatively thin, drooping 2/3 of their length, 40-80 cm tall,
1.5 to
2.5 cm wide.

Prune Citronella grass in late winter (Nov-Dec) or early spring(Jan-Feb) to reshape the plant and maintain the size.

Citronella plants flower in summer season (April-May).

Yes it will survive in winter, just need to keep them at warm place during the winter season. Optimum temperature is 22-30 degree Celsius.

The main reasons of leaves turning yellow are as follows
1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2. Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3. Lack of nutrient.
4. Disease and pest infestation.

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The main reasons of leaves turning yellow are as follows
1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2. Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3. Lack of nutrient.
4. Disease and pest infestation.

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Plant Citronella seeds during the summer season (April-May).

You can plant Citronella indoor or outdoor conditions.
1. At least 4-6 hours of direct or indirect bright sunlight is available.
2. Soil should be nutrient rich and well drained.
3. Apply Water when soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

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Cymbopogon nardus, common name Citronella grass, is a perennial aromatic plant from the family Poaceae,

Citronella plant and lemongrass are not same

Plant is grown by seeds and cuttings. Consider the following points to grow plant.
1. Sunlight- At least 4-6 hours of direct or indirect bright sunlight is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

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