Thank you for this video! I had 2 very large plants last summer (I’m in northern Michigan). I had a very plant sit them at her home over the winter and she brought them back dead. I purchased 2 more at $15 a pot and decided they will be coming indoors with me next winter. The cuttings I propagate will go into my greenhouse. I love the citronella along with a variety of Rosemary, basil, Thyme, oregano, peppermint on my patio all keeping my space protected from mosquitoes!
I really enjoyed you're video, I can now propagate my 2 large citronella plants. thank you so much these plans really do keep the mosquitoes away that was the reason why I bought them in the first place and then I really got to enjoy them I love the fragrance and the flower they produce very nice thank you you have the best video for propagation.
Hello! This video has helped so many questions. We just received our first frost in Canada, I wanted to "save", continue growth indoors over the winter of a healthy Citronella/mosquito plant. We are going to try both options. Look forward to seeing a dried leaf tutorial...
tq for the info i used to buy last time cos of the smell but none of it is growing..I will buy a new one cos now I know the tips to care..n I will put some in the water...tq so much
Wow they don't get large very quickly so they? THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING THE TIME ON THIS!!! To buy the plant is so expensive, but I was trying to figure out if I purchase one and propagate if I can get many more before end of summer. Now I know the answer is no. It does not grow near as quickly as mint or basil. Thank you thank you
Citronella geranium is a cross between a rose-scented geranium and Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardis), a tall grass. The scent of the rose geranium is like rose, but the Citronella geranium is like lemon scented. So the rose geranium and the Citronella geranium are not one in the same. I have bought rose scented geranium plant few days back and going to buy the other variant i.e., Citronella geranium online.
u might actually want lemongrass citronella instead.... i assumes from your statement u are referring to outside -- lemongrass gets way bigger and repel a larger area than geranium. also mint of all species and lavender is great. different scents for different moods. and catnip is related to mint. they get rid of fleas and stuff as well, and citronella is the best roach repellent ever.
I bought 4 polybag of citronella plant and i transferred it in a pot. I used to remove the bag and rice cloth in it. I used drag it to the bottom of the pot so that when it grow the roots can hold more soil, fortunately after 3-4 days it slowly dies.
Is it normal for citronella leaves to have some brown or yellow on their tips? Mine have those and Inwonder if they are drying out or pests have started to eat the leaves.
I have followed your video and my plant cuttings have wilted. Both in soil and water. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestion would be kindly appreciated. Thank you.
My citronella plant has thick stocks & small leafs plus purple flowers I can't find out how this type should be trimmed. This is the first time to have this type. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds also. They are growing so tall and very thick stocks so I'd like to know how to trim them down & how to root what I cut off. Can anyone help
Trim it to the height you want. Just make sure that the bottom part has some leaves and branches. Propagate them exactly as I showed. Take thinner branches for propagation
Geranium citrosa, the lemon scented geranium, does smell like citronella, but it actually only has trace amounts in this plant and they do NOT repel mosquitoes. If you are looking to repel mosquitoes in your garden then you need to buy a true citronella grass.
Search Google for "Pelargonium 'citrosum'" and go to the Wikipedia page, then search Google for "Cymbopogon" or "lemongrass" and go to the Wikipedia page. It isn't the same plant, but some people sell it as citronella anyways.
@@EasyPeasyGardening Yes, but from what I read, studies showed that it did not protect human subjects from mosquito bites more than controls, and in one field trial mosquitoes actually landed on the plant.
Thank you for the clarification on how to cut the stem and trim the leaves. This definitely helps. Thank you!
I was lucky to find an Etsy shop that had only 1 citronella plant. After watching your channel I am excited to propagate the plant when it gets bigger
what a great trick with the candle! thank you so much for this great video.
please show us how to do the citronella candle! you're videos are so helpful
Thank You, first video with explanations and going through entire process that is super easy to understand.
Thank you. Appreciate the feedback.
Thank you for this video! I had 2 very large plants last summer (I’m in northern Michigan). I had a very plant sit them at her home over the winter and she brought them back dead. I purchased 2 more at $15 a pot and decided they will be coming indoors with me next winter. The cuttings I propagate will go into my greenhouse. I love the citronella along with a variety of Rosemary, basil, Thyme, oregano, peppermint on my patio all keeping my space protected from mosquitoes!
Awesome, you are an enthusiast
I really enjoyed you're video, I can now propagate my 2 large citronella plants. thank you so much these plans really do keep the mosquitoes away that was the reason why I bought them in the first place and then I really got to enjoy them I love the fragrance and the flower they produce very nice thank you you have the best video for propagation.
Love your birds chirping in the background. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure
Great video. I let my mosquito plant grow way too large and now it's very woody. I will prune and take cuttings and see what happens. Thank you!
You're so smart you're brilliant I am going to plant so many plants when I get home it's all because of you I'll definitely push the Bell
Hello!
This video has helped so many questions. We just received our first frost in Canada, I wanted to "save", continue growth indoors over the winter of a healthy Citronella/mosquito plant. We are going to try both options.
Look forward to seeing a dried leaf tutorial...
Wow, I love the way you explain, waiting for more to watch
Thank you
Wonderful video. I have a large one and want to start some for my sister. Thanks for the help :-)
Thanks for the video. I would have liked that you showed the roots on the plans in the soil.
Ok
i love it your way to
re-planting of citronella
Thank you!
Thank you. Doing some planting while in quarantine
Great video I have 2 plants they are about 3x4 ft. So this really helps me to grow more around my yard
Great
Really useful video as a new friend gave me some cuttings from her citronella plant - so I watch your video and going to have a Go myself 🙌
Great, that's the best way to have a sustainable garden, by sharing
Great upload thanks so much! I have a citronella that has gotten so massive i figured i have to learn how to clone it!
Also consider drying the leaves and using as potpourri
tq for the info i used to buy last time cos of the smell but none of it is growing..I will buy a new one cos now I know the tips to care..n I will put some in the water...tq so much
You are welcome
Wow they don't get large very quickly so they?
THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING THE TIME ON THIS!!! To buy the plant is so expensive, but I was trying to figure out if I purchase one and propagate if I can get many more before end of summer. Now I know the answer is no. It does not grow near as quickly as mint or basil. Thank you thank you
You are so welcome!
Citronella geranium is a cross between a rose-scented geranium and Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardis), a tall grass. The scent of the rose geranium is like rose, but the Citronella geranium is like lemon scented. So the rose geranium and the Citronella geranium are not one in the same. I have bought rose scented geranium plant few days back and going to buy the other variant i.e., Citronella geranium online.
Thanks for the info
Wow. I never knew there were citronella plants. We have so many mosquitoes here in trinidad
The plants themselves don't repel mosquitos , but the oil in them.does when placed on the skin.
u might actually want lemongrass citronella instead.... i assumes from your statement u are referring to outside -- lemongrass gets way bigger and repel a larger area than geranium. also mint of all species and lavender is great. different scents for different moods. and catnip is related to mint. they get rid of fleas and stuff as well, and citronella is the best roach repellent ever.
Dem mosquito en goin no wey!
Thank you. Just got given a lot of cuttings
Wondering WHERE the seeds come from, I rarely get flowers, is that where the seeds are?
Should be. I always propagate thru cuttings.
Thanks, just about to repot my new plant
Hope the video helped
How to plant citronella seeds?
I bought 4 polybag of citronella plant and i transferred it in a pot.
I used to remove the bag and rice cloth in it. I used drag it to the bottom of the pot so that when it grow the roots can hold more soil, fortunately after 3-4 days it slowly dies.
Not sure I understand
fantastic. thank you
Thank you 😊
You are welcome
Wow thanks
Hope you try it
i need some cuttings my self
What soil should be used? Just normal potting soil or should I be mixing some compost and vermiculite with the soil?
Normal potting soil mix
I would like to know how the plans grew from being in a water vase
Once they grew roots, I planted them in soil
Is it normal for citronella leaves to have some brown or yellow on their tips? Mine have those and Inwonder if they are drying out or pests have started to eat the leaves.
I think it is getting too much sun. Also check the soil. Perhaps it's dry
thanks for the information 👍😀
I have followed your video and my plant cuttings have wilted. Both in soil and water. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestion would be kindly appreciated. Thank you.
Wilting is ok, leave them there
Thank you. Will do. How often do you water the plant?
@@CSC315 for cuttings keep the soil moist, not wet. For plants, water when the soil feels dry.
After planting the cuttings, for how long or how many days or weeks should v keep them in shaded area , before v move them out to full sunlight.
Once you see the new leaves grow
@@EasyPeasyGardening how often do you water? I may have missed it with my noisy children in the back lol!
@@BetsyCruz no worries, it depends on the weather. The soil should not become to dry. So keep an eye on it and water as requited.
do citronella deter Javelin?
Looks good. Tks
Thank you
Helpful! Thanks! 🌱😊☀️
Do d mosquitos plants need alot water? My d leaves turn yellow?
No they don't. May be you are overwatering it
My citronella plant has thick stocks & small leafs plus purple flowers I can't find out how this type should be trimmed. This is the first time to have this type. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds also. They are growing so tall and very thick stocks so I'd like to know how to trim them down & how to root what I cut off. Can anyone help
Trim it to the height you want. Just make sure that the bottom part has some leaves and branches. Propagate them exactly as I showed. Take thinner branches for propagation
Thankyou
Do I need to bring mine in for the winter I’m in Texas
If it snows there then yes otherwise, no
What about my canna lilies should I cut them down to the ground or just prun them a little
@@MzPrice you can cut them to the ground when foliage is dead otherwise, enjoy the foliage
Can you turn on closed captain.
You can
And don’t you use root grow on the ends before propergating the citrolelia
Not for citronella, you don't need it
I don’t know what you did differently in this video but I could hear your voice a lot better.
Mam is there a seed
I don't think so
Geranium citrosa, the lemon scented geranium, does smell like citronella, but it actually only has trace amounts in this plant and they do NOT repel mosquitoes. If you are looking to repel mosquitoes in your garden then you need to buy a true citronella grass.
I am pretty sure that is the "fake citronella".
What do you mean?
Search Google for "Pelargonium 'citrosum'" and go to the Wikipedia page, then search Google for "Cymbopogon" or "lemongrass" and go to the Wikipedia page. It isn't the same plant, but some people sell it as citronella anyways.
@@144ky8 so is this scented geranium?
@@EasyPeasyGardening Yes, but from what I read, studies showed that it did not protect human subjects from mosquito bites more than controls, and in one field trial mosquitoes actually landed on the plant.
@@144ky8 lol