Hi, I love the fact that you are growing your plants indoors, I'm in Houston and have back yard trying to grow citronella to repel mosquitoes... thanks for making this video 🤗
For those of you watching this video, citronella leaves and flowers are entirely edible. So if you already need to prune it, use the leave for something like tea or stir fry.
What’s the link to the growing light you have? I would like to use that for my indoor plants that I feel are not getting enough sunlight & are sort of browning
After rooting the cuttings in water, what kind of potting soil should I put the new plant in? And I'm trying to do this in the winter from 2 plants I brought inside in the fall. They're not looking that great but they're alive. Any tips would be appreciated. 😊
The citronella plant that citronella oil is derived from looks like lemongrass. What we have here is the geranium citronella. The plant itself does not necessarily keep away insects but when the leaves are crushed, they give off the citronella scent that deters insects. The oil derived from this plant is geranium oil.
Darlene Hamilton the links for all the grow lights I talked about are in the description. Which one are you talking about specifically? I can just paste the link in my reply right here
@@mettasattva75 Seriously that I clean them half the time, that you can spread germs across your plants, or that you can use regular scissors? Or all of the above? Because. yes seriously to all of the above.
@@MattGriffo I was joking 😉 but yes you can use any scissors and clean them after each use. I use an old pair of hairdressing scissors cause they are still sharp and I clean them afterwards 👍🏻✌🏻
How much sunlight is sufficient but not too much? I live in a tropical country - my window is east facing and I notice the plant shrivel when fully in the light for 10 minutes even on a cloudy day!
Citronella wants as much light as you can give it. If it’s shriveling up, it’s probably because you need to water it more. It’s less likely that you’re over-watering the plant as they can take a ton of water, but it is possible to over-water so you need to check the soil
If it’s turning brown and crispy quickly, you need to water it a ton more. They drink a lot of water. They also want as much sunlight as you can give them or they won’t do very well
Is your hanging planter the large or small size? Did you pay for the shipping? My son who has an account with Amazon says most of those vendors who charge shipping are not legit.
What is the best time to prune my citronella plant? the stem is all woody and i'm keeping it up with a splint, but the top part of the plant is stooping like a hanging plant. Not sure what to do with it!
I have a large citronella plant outdoors, which recently started to bloom. I can’t wait to follow your tips! And I’m unable to locate the link to purchase the self watering flower pot you raved about.
Hi..your plants look great..can I bring the whole plant inside for winter and do cuttings in the spring?or do you suggest to start cuttings in the fall? Also..how long does this plant live for plz?Thank you
Thank you for this video. Right on time. Trying to save one of my plants and grow more. What kind of pot are you using to keep the plant inside the home?
@@aniyahdilovelilioness747 how often I water it will be different than you depending on the planter you have yours in, the size of the plant, and the amount of light it's getting. Also, my hanging planter has a water reservoir at the bottom so I don't have to water it as often, for the ones that are in planters, I generally water it every few days, for the one in the hanging planter, I water it about once a week or so
I wonder why my malvarosa plant (your indoor citronella) dies. I brought it in a garden shop, already have roots and planted in a polybag. I used to transferred it in a pot using ordery garden soil. I thought it was die because of no sunlight. As i was watch so many videos just like yours, it seems so easy to grow that plant but why plants die?
It will die outside and you'll need to buy new plants. I would recommend bringing them inside, they'll need a ton of light to survive indoors, and if they die, it was a good experiment and you can try again next year :) That's what I did for many years until I finally figured it out
I do also put them in a vase as well sometimes, I have so many citronella plants in my place. Believe me, I'm covered in the lemony scent department :)
P E L L E R B R A I N S it’s a citronella geranium plant 🌱 It’s commonly referred to as just citronella. There are other types of plants also referred to as only citronella
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Super nice to see someone propping citronella. I have a huge fella and wasn't going to but it's like 3.5 ft tall haha
You weren't going to propagate the citronella you mean?
We just bought a pot today. Your right. They do smell good. 👍
that's so great!
I just ordered one of those hanging planters !!! Can't wait!!
That’s exciting
Where did you order it from?
Please and Thank you
@@vivibottoms3028 second link in the description! it's on amazon. I LOVE it so much and def will order more
Hi, I love the fact that you are growing your plants indoors, I'm in Houston and have back yard trying to grow citronella to repel mosquitoes... thanks for making this video 🤗
thanks!
For those of you watching this video, citronella leaves and flowers are entirely edible. So if you already need to prune it, use the leave for something like tea or stir fry.
Is it not too bitter for that? I’ve eaten them but never tried it in hot water
@@MattGriffo I make a simple syrup with it or just sweeten with honey. Personally I really like it!
@@spacefabi that’s awesome!
Like your window.. and the curtains 💖 i like white
Elle Onallera thanks!
What’s the link to the growing light you have? I would like to use that for my indoor plants that I feel are not getting enough sunlight & are sort of browning
Yes I was wondering that too !
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@Cristiano Angelo flixportal :D
@Abraham Javier Thanks, signed up and it seems to work =) Appreciate it!!
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Nice curtains!
Thanks!
After rooting the cuttings in water, what kind of potting soil should I put the new plant in? And I'm trying to do this in the winter from 2 plants I brought inside in the fall. They're not looking that great but they're alive. Any tips would be appreciated. 😊
any trouble transitioning from water to soil?
The citronella plant that citronella oil is derived from looks like lemongrass. What we have here is the geranium citronella. The plant itself does not necessarily keep away insects but when the leaves are crushed, they give off the citronella scent that deters insects. The oil derived from this plant is geranium oil.
Can you hard prune all of the green from these? My mother in law gave me one. I’m thinking of trying to bonsai it after it gets some vigor.
You absolutely could, just make sure it has a ton of sun
@@MattGriffo Awesome. Thanks!
Matt .. Could you please add the link for the grow light you use also. It would be much appreciated. Thanks 😊
Darlene Hamilton the links for all the grow lights I talked about are in the description. Which one are you talking about specifically? I can just paste the link in my reply right here
How much grow light should I give my citronella
A very strong one
can i use regular scissors or do i need to buy special plant scissors?
Jessica Perry you can use regular scissors. It’s recommend to clean them to not spread germs into your plant. I clean mine maybe half the time
Seriously?
@@mettasattva75 Seriously that I clean them half the time, that you can spread germs across your plants, or that you can use regular scissors? Or all of the above? Because. yes seriously to all of the above.
@@MattGriffo I was joking 😉 but yes you can use any scissors and clean them after each use. I use an old pair of hairdressing scissors cause they are still sharp and I clean them afterwards 👍🏻✌🏻
@@mettasattva75 sweeet
How much sunlight is sufficient but not too much? I live in a tropical country - my window is east facing and I notice the plant shrivel when fully in the light for 10 minutes even on a cloudy day!
Citronella wants as much light as you can give it. If it’s shriveling up, it’s probably because you need to water it more. It’s less likely that you’re over-watering the plant as they can take a ton of water, but it is possible to over-water so you need to check the soil
i thought mine was leggy but it looks loke thats how theyre supposed to look! cool im relieved lol
glad you are relieved!
I just bought mine but the leave are dying turning brown and crispy. Do they need lots of water and direct sunlight?
If it’s turning brown and crispy quickly, you need to water it a ton more. They drink a lot of water. They also want as much sunlight as you can give them or they won’t do very well
Is your hanging planter the large or small size? Did you pay for the shipping? My son who has an account with Amazon says most of those vendors who charge shipping are not legit.
What is the best time to prune my citronella plant? the stem is all woody and i'm keeping it up with a splint, but the top part of the plant is stooping like a hanging plant. Not sure what to do with it!
Anytime honestly. Cut that thing back!
Keep up with new vid..
What do you want the next video to be about?
I have a large citronella plant outdoors, which recently started to bloom. I can’t wait to follow your tips! And I’m unable to locate the link to purchase the self watering flower pot you raved about.
I just put the link in the description of this video, so sorry for the delay on that!
Hi..your plants look great..can I bring the whole plant inside for winter and do cuttings in the spring?or do you suggest to start cuttings in the fall? Also..how long does this plant live for plz?Thank you
1-30 years.
What kind of soil are you using ? Can I just use the normal potting soil or should I be mixing some compost, vermiculite with the soil ?
Just regular potting soil! And lots of water. They are water hogs
Thank you for the video! Did you begin from seeds?
I purchased from a store initially
Thank you for this video. Right on time. Trying to save one of my plants and grow more. What kind of pot are you using to keep the plant inside the home?
I just posted the link into the description of the video for you! :)
Hello there. Do you feel like it has helped with any insects like mosquitos & gnats?
Definitely mosquitos don’t like it
hello did you grow your citronella plant from seed? if you did do you have tips like how long before they germinated
Tina Ong I grew it from cuttings
Mine are blooming right now, is it ok to trim still? Thank you.
Loralin Engel oh my gosh! That’s so great it’s blooming. And yes you can trim it still :)
Matt Griffo thank you. I’m excited I found you. Keep making more videos please. And be safe in this crazy chaos 🙌🏼
@@loralinengel3162 Thanks so much! I'll be posting new videos soon
Matt Griffo looking forward to it. Thanks.
Are they low light plants and how often do you water them?
Citronella needs a TON of light and a ton of water :)
@@MattGriffo how often do you water them?
@@aniyahdilovelilioness747 how often I water it will be different than you depending on the planter you have yours in, the size of the plant, and the amount of light it's getting. Also, my hanging planter has a water reservoir at the bottom so I don't have to water it as often, for the ones that are in planters, I generally water it every few days, for the one in the hanging planter, I water it about once a week or so
@@MattGriffo Thanks hun😉
@@aniyahdilovelilioness747 you're welcome fancy pants
I wonder why my malvarosa plant (your indoor citronella) dies.
I brought it in a garden shop, already have roots and planted in a polybag.
I used to transferred it in a pot using ordery garden soil. I thought it was die because of no sunlight.
As i was watch so many videos just like yours, it seems so easy to grow that plant but why plants die?
Michael Guarin are the leaves turning brown and becoming crispy and dry?
Totally yes should I cut all of them and winterized I live in Alberta Canada with minus -40 outside
I want a true lemon scented citronella plant , so what do I look for or what shall I look for ?
Just call garden centers asking if they gave citronella geranium plants in stock
is this for mosquito repellent ??
Yep!
Hi, I have 3 who are still hanging out outside as the weather gets nippy, in Brooklyn. Do they survive the winter? What soil are you using?
Thanks!
It will die outside and you'll need to buy new plants. I would recommend bringing them inside, they'll need a ton of light to survive indoors, and if they die, it was a good experiment and you can try again next year :) That's what I did for many years until I finally figured it out
I bring mine in when temperature drops below 40 at night. I put a grow light on it too.
hi is this Plant not geraniol?
Way to big? Are you mad 🤣 it's no where near too big! For me anyway 😉
that's funny
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I don't get why you put the leaves in a bin? You can use it as an air refresher. What a waste!
I do also put them in a vase as well sometimes, I have so many citronella plants in my place. Believe me, I'm covered in the lemony scent department :)
@@MattGriffo I am very jealous than 😁
@@agatylda1994 you can grow a bunch as well!
@@MattGriffo Thanks to you I will do it to😁
@@agatylda1994 let me know how it goes!
SORRY ! That is NOT a citronella plant!
P E L L E R B R A I N S it’s a citronella geranium plant 🌱 It’s commonly referred to as just citronella. There are other types of plants also referred to as only citronella
Wow, a millinial I assume.
S Allen what?