I’ve had scented geranium that grew roots from just one leaf. The “woody” part, the tippy top with one just leaf and a teeny tiny small leaf on it. I’ve had them root from the middle of the plant, so cut off the top AND bottom from a plant and put soil. I’ve had then root from the really fragile soft green top growth just pinched off and put in soil. You can’t fail.
i have just acquired a 'mosquito plant' last week. triggered by a buzzing mosquito that wakes me up at night. there were only 3 pots left at the nursery and was kind of 'ignored. they looked pathetic in the heat of the sun. we took it home & also left it out in the sun. it looked so sad and droppy. we moved it indoors and within half an hour it look like a beautiful green umbrella. Now that the my husband has been stung while he was in the upstairs room. I have decided to propagate.. Thanks for the video. now I have 1 'mosquito plant' for each of my 3 bedrooms. I do notice unlike most other plants.. you actually shove the plant straight into the soil..a bit rough :) whereas other plants..they would be careful not to damage the roots. etc. But it works.. my kind of gardening .. thank you once again
Aw. So happy my videos are helping others ☺️ Thank you for your feedback! The summer heat and rain got to my beautiful 8 yr old citronella plant this yr and I was upset. The sun changed wayy to fast and before I knew it, it was burnt to a crisp. Glad yours are thriving. I'm going to be investing in another real soon!
Notes for myself - look for side shoots. Have woody stem with a new green growth. Cut on the Woody part, not green part. 4” cutting - potting soil + succulent soil + perlite in pot - cut on woody part and remove bottom leaves so you have a stem to plant. - plant and keep moist but well drained - likes 6 hrs of full sun. Fertilizer once a month
This plant is very popular in Bulgaria. I have 2 of them now and used to have one while living in Canada. I'm using the leaves when making pear compote and jam or plum jam.
@Andrew Richmond No, it doesn't have a lemon smell. It is very specific and recognizable. Popular names: Sweet scented geranium, Pelargonium roseum, индрише, лезетра
Thank you Stacey for sharing these videos! I have had a citronella plant for about 3 years and she is looking pretty rough. Your advice is wonderful! Long, spindly branches and small leaves up top. I’m about to clean her up now, repot, and hopefully get some successful propagation out of her too. I plan to do a video on how it goes.
Nice video :) I've rooted about about 12 cuttings so far off mine both for me and friends and neighbors. since falls here. And my green gal still has alot more to offer :) Mine grew 5 feet and about 4 feet wide. :) Can't beat these plants folks ;)
Any /fertilizer works well,plant doesn't mine growing in a palm-cactus soil mix sold at Walmarts,most box stores . Mine grows in smaller containers than that,plant in a a pit more accordingly,she is pushing them in alot bigger pot,don't need to. You can grow them in a sturdy pot twice a small.I normally rinse my roots off then repot in the same container until the roots won't fit,then up grade is the best advice.You can stake them or have them casecade down wards,very cute eithor way.Im just showing what options you have. Thanks for reading! It's good about a few - six hours at least to keep the happy ad well let them dry out Im between waters.plant will grow for you! Good luck!
Absolutely. It isn't picky about the brand of food you use as long as it's the right npk for the variety your growing 😊 honestly, my container plants I have to fertilize but the ones planted directly in the ground I really don't feed too much, the worms take care of that for me😊
i have this vine and its easy to grow, the roots after the plants has been removed will grow new plants too, i had the police come to my home and see my plants, they had to smell its lemon smell before believing me. you never said about its smell too.
Thank You! Got my first one this year for around my Brassica family kids, especially broccoli and eggplants, want to cultivate a sucker with roots to put in around my cabbage as well. I wanna make as many smaller plants from a large one about 24" tall in a Bonnie Plant cup. It was pruned once by them but idk where to prune it again. Maybe buy another for my squash and gourd section.
Getting another one might be helpful. I'm not too savvy about knowing where to prune these so I usually just start new plants a lot of the time if I want extras around 😊
@@StaceyHerewegrowagain Turns out any branch will root no problem, they're super forgiving, I checked my this morning and the cutting I put in containers are growing roots through the bottom, while the ones I just stuck in are plants now in just 4 weeks!
That's great it worked out for you. I never have much luck propagating from the greener branches lol. I usually just propagate inbetween the green and brown part of the stems. Glad to know it works either way for some people 😉
We live in florida so the winters are pretty mild here. I cover them with a light sheet at night when the temps drop and uncover them during the day when the sun comes out and it starts warming back up. You can also bring them in and grow them near a sunny windowsill. As long as they receive at least 4 to 6 hrs of sun a day, they should be ok. You can even set them near a grow light if you don't have much window space
I’m in Canada and it’s just starting to get warmer here. What are the best temperatures to put out doors and what do I do when cold weather comes again?
I use regular hose water or you can fill up a jug and let it stay out with the lid off for about 24 to 48 hrs before watering with it. This will help to take harmful chemicals out of the water (they usually evaporate out of the top)
I am new to these plants and am having a bit of a problem. I keep them moist but not wet. The little tiny leaves that r just starting, are turning brown and some of the big leaves are turning brown just on one side. They are on my deck where they get plenty of light but no direct sun. I’m baffled as what to do. Help please!!!!!!
I use green stems and they root fine in perlite and coco soil. Not sure why you say only brown woody ones should be used. I have only rotted one out of over dozen. Otherwise nice video, love theese plants👍
Hello! I am in Illinois and it gets super cold on the winter. Do you recommend to keep them in a pot or can I transplant them to the backyard? Are they to be under the sun all day? Thanks
I grow mine in a pot and it gets about 4 to 5 hrs of morning sun. If we get any temps below 35° I definitely protect mine, cover it or bring it into the greenhouse. We live in Florida where we get mild winters so I don't really have to protect much.
They can wilt a bit because there are no roots to take up any water. My leaves usually droop for a few days, but then perk back up once roots start growing.. mine usually roots within a week or 2.
There are many different soil mixes you can choose from based on your type of climate. If you have a humid tropical environment like me, you might require a little more pumice and perlite. I use the burpees organic potting mix with added perlite and pumice. Please I put a handful of earthworm castings in there. You can use whatever you'd like and fits your needs. It's pretty versatile. Just make sure it has good rich soil with good drainage. Their roots like to stay moist not soaking wet.
Hi. If you can help me on my citronella that I bought back and replant but on 3rd day it started to droop. I might have shocked the plant as I washed out all the original soil as it was smelly like got some animal poo and it’s mud and not soil. On the next day it looks ok but the 3rd day or 4th it just look droopy. I took it out and the roots are wet. I repot again. Any suggestions?
Hi, I'm totally blind, and I'm trying to propagate my citronella. I watched a couple of your videos, and I thought I understood how to do it. I topped my plant, and I'm trying to propagate that part. I think that's not right, maybe. The cutting is already starting to wilt, after only a few minutes. I have put over a gallon of water in the pot. The soil is draining well. Did I screw up? Can you help?
Hello there! I'm so sorry to hear that your citronella plant is wilting. This is a little difficult to explain, but I'm going to try my best to make it simple. Whenever I propagate my Citronella, I only try to take the side shoots, instead of the entire top (taking the entire top, is called topping the plant), which can be done to create a bushier and fuller citronella plant. Sometimes, the top of the plant just doesn't root too well, especially if it was cut in the green part of the stem. Citronella plants propagate best from the little side shoots (you want to cut where the stem is brown/tan, not into the green part).. I keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet, just moistened through, so the cuttings can root. In my experience, citronella leaves will wilt, when your waiting for them to root. Once the plant has taken root into the soil, the leaves should perk back up.
I'll be doing a short video soon on how I propagate my Citronella plant. I know this is something a lot of people are having trouble with. Let me know if you need anything else. I'm always here to help in anyway I can😉
Thank you for your reply! It looks like I might have panicked, a tad bit prematurely. I went outside this morning, to check the cutting. The leaves are rough and feel perky. It is not quite as droopy as it was on yesterday afternoon. Perhaps it was just too hot outside?? I will continue to water it and watch it over the next couple of days. Keep your fingers crossed for me :-)
No worries at all. We all panic a little too early sometimes and that's quite ok😊 It sounds like your paying close attention to your plants which is a good thing. That's how we all learn to grow successfully.. How are things going? Any luck with rooting the citronella? Hope all is going well for you. I'm always here if you need anything.
@@StaceyHerewegrowagain hi! Thanks for checking in! I think it's doing well. I'm not sure if it has begun to grow roots or not, but it's still alive and looking healthy. There seems to be some evidence of new growth, but I'm not 100% sure. Should I try to move some of the dirt and see if roots are forming?
To be honest, yellow browning leaves can be a lot of things🙄 If the soil stays too dry, inbetween the waterings, it can cause the leaves to turn brown and die off. If the leaves feel wet to the touch, it might be getting too much water. This plant has a huge root system, so its a possibility it could be too root-bound.. or, its in too much sun and it's getting burned. it's really hard to say without seeing it🙄Hope this helps!🍃
iamhjey yes as long as you have good sunlight. I keep mine inside during the winter and it is BIG! If you want, I’ll upload a video of how it is growing
I have a few videos on propagating my citronella. You can find them in my playlists section😊 There is a certain point of growth I cut, in order to get a successful propagation. Basically, you want to find a good side shoot, that's about 4 to 6 inches long, a little bit brown on the bottom, but not too firm.. Not the woody type growth.. or the brand new growth.. somewhere inbetween that.. I place it in water to root, or put it directly in soil and just keep it moist until roots show. The citronella cutting might be a little droopy at first, if your placing it directly in soil... But over a few days, to a week, it will perk back up and start taking root. Start out with a few side shoots and just experiment😊 I know it's scary at first, trust me I was so scared to start hacking at this thing lol. (It was 6 ft tall last yr lol).. Over time of paying close attention and experimenting, you'll be a pro😊 I hope this info helps. If you need anything else just let me know, I'd love to help in any way I can! If it was me and its the first time I'm propagating this plant. I would let the plant grow quite big, before you start taking side shoots from it. This way, you know the mother plant will be ok once you start cutting those 4 -6 inch shoots 😊 I had to topp mine last yr because it was getting so tall. I have about 7 plants from the 1 now lol.. Stay inspired and keep on growing. I'm still learning new things after 6 yrs of growing 🤗
Yes. A granual fertilizer by natures safe and I also like to use earthworm castings bloodmeal and dyna gro grow or dynagro foliage pro along with it as needed.. about 1x every few weeks for the dyna gro and 1x a month for the granual.. only during the growing season.
Sure, I have 3 together in 1. They grow in a 5 gallon container and need repotting again.They have a really big root system, so I would choose a large pot when they get to a decent size. It's totally your decision, whether you want two in there😊 Just remember, the more plants you have, the more room they'll need down the line when they get bigger.
I can never get roots to grow out the green part from the very top.. I have to go inbetween the green and where it's starting to turn brown. I'm not a professional, just someone who likes to share my experiences with the plants I grow. It's not mis info, just what I do in my garden. You can do whatever you'd like to😊
I’ve had scented geranium that grew roots from just one leaf. The “woody” part, the tippy top with one just leaf and a teeny tiny small leaf on it. I’ve had them root from the middle of the plant, so cut off the top AND bottom from a plant and put soil.
I’ve had then root from the really fragile soft green top growth just pinched off and put in soil.
You can’t fail.
Keep doing what works for you 😉
i have just acquired a 'mosquito plant' last week. triggered by a buzzing mosquito that wakes me up at night. there were only 3 pots left at the nursery and was kind of 'ignored. they looked pathetic in the heat of the sun. we took it home & also left it out in the sun. it looked so sad and droppy. we moved it indoors and within half an hour it look like a beautiful green umbrella.
Now that the my husband has been stung while he was in the upstairs room. I have decided to propagate.. Thanks for the video. now I have 1 'mosquito plant' for each of my 3 bedrooms.
I do notice unlike most other plants.. you actually shove the plant straight into the soil..a bit rough :) whereas other plants..they would be careful not to damage the roots. etc. But it works.. my kind of gardening .. thank you once again
Thanks AGAIN. Hahah EVERY 4 months I watch your videos and my Citronella Babies are Big, Healthy, and Happy. ❤
Aw. So happy my videos are helping others ☺️ Thank you for your feedback! The summer heat and rain got to my beautiful 8 yr old citronella plant this yr and I was upset. The sun changed wayy to fast and before I knew it, it was burnt to a crisp. Glad yours are thriving. I'm going to be investing in another real soon!
@@StaceyHerewegrowagain Sending good green plant vibes your way!
Notes for myself
- look for side shoots. Have woody stem with a new green growth. Cut on the Woody part, not green part. 4” cutting
- potting soil + succulent soil + perlite in pot
- cut on woody part and remove bottom leaves so you have a stem to plant.
- plant and keep moist but well drained
- likes 6 hrs of full sun. Fertilizer once a month
You got it😉
This plant is very popular in Bulgaria. I have 2 of them now and used to have one while living in Canada. I'm using the leaves when making pear compote and jam or plum jam.
What scent, 🍋 lemon?
@Andrew Richmond No, it doesn't have a lemon smell. It is very specific and recognizable.
Popular names: Sweet scented geranium, Pelargonium roseum, индрише, лезетра
Thank you Stacey for sharing these videos! I have had a citronella plant for about 3 years and she is looking pretty rough. Your advice is wonderful! Long, spindly branches and small leaves up top. I’m about to clean her up now, repot, and hopefully get some successful propagation out of her too. I plan to do a video on how it goes.
You are so welcome! The best of luck to you!
Nice video :) I've rooted about about 12 cuttings so far off mine both for me and friends and neighbors. since falls here. And my green gal still has alot more to offer :) Mine grew 5 feet and about 4 feet wide. :) Can't beat these plants folks ;)
Hi I just got a cutting of this and I was searching for the name of this plant. I am in the right place no. Thank you. It’s very helpful.
Loved it! Thank you very much Stacey :)
Thanks for teaching. I have two that start to reach 4feet tall so i am searching to see if we can propagate them and here you are👍🏻👍🏻
Glad I could help. Lmk of you need anything😊
Great video! Thank you!
Any /fertilizer works well,plant doesn't mine growing in a palm-cactus soil mix sold at Walmarts,most box stores .
Mine grows in smaller containers than that,plant in a a pit more accordingly,she is pushing them in alot bigger pot,don't need to.
You can grow them in a sturdy pot twice a small.I normally rinse my roots off then repot in the same container until the roots won't fit,then up grade is the best advice.You can stake them or have them casecade down wards,very cute eithor way.Im just showing what options you have.
Thanks for reading!
It's good about a few - six hours at least to keep the happy ad well let them dry out Im between waters.plant will grow for you!
Good luck!
Absolutely. It isn't picky about the brand of food you use as long as it's the right npk for the variety your growing 😊 honestly, my container plants I have to fertilize but the ones planted directly in the ground I really don't feed too much, the worms take care of that for me😊
i have this vine and its easy to grow, the roots after the plants has been removed will grow new plants too, i had the police come to my home and see my plants, they had to smell its lemon smell before believing me. you never said about its smell too.
Thank You! Got my first one this year for around my Brassica family kids, especially broccoli and eggplants, want to cultivate a sucker with roots to put in around my cabbage as well. I wanna make as many smaller plants from a large one about 24" tall in a Bonnie Plant cup. It was pruned once by them but idk where to prune it again. Maybe buy another for my squash and gourd section.
Getting another one might be helpful. I'm not too savvy about knowing where to prune these so I usually just start new plants a lot of the time if I want extras around 😊
@@StaceyHerewegrowagain Turns out any branch will root no problem, they're super forgiving, I checked my this morning and the cutting I put in containers are growing roots through the bottom, while the ones I just stuck in are plants now in just 4 weeks!
That's great it worked out for you. I never have much luck propagating from the greener branches lol. I usually just propagate inbetween the green and brown part of the stems. Glad to know it works either way for some people 😉
Thank you. Where do you put them in winter?
We live in florida so the winters are pretty mild here. I cover them with a light sheet at night when the temps drop and uncover them during the day when the sun comes out and it starts warming back up. You can also bring them in and grow them near a sunny windowsill. As long as they receive at least 4 to 6 hrs of sun a day, they should be ok. You can even set them near a grow light if you don't have much window space
I’m in Canada and it’s just starting to get warmer here. What are the best temperatures to put out doors and what do I do when cold weather comes again?
Stacy what should I water my citronella plant with?? Regular tap water or distilled water? Sorry for all of the questions , I’m new at this.
I use regular hose water or you can fill up a jug and let it stay out with the lid off for about 24 to 48 hrs before watering with it. This will help to take harmful chemicals out of the water (they usually evaporate out of the top)
I am new to these plants and am having a bit of a problem. I keep them moist but not wet. The little tiny leaves that r just starting, are turning brown and some of the big leaves are turning brown just on one side. They are on my deck where they get plenty of light but no direct sun. I’m baffled as what to do. Help please!!!!!!
I use green stems and they root fine in perlite and coco soil. Not sure why you say only brown woody ones should be used. I have only rotted one out of over dozen. Otherwise nice video, love theese plants👍
They just don't work for me.. in my experience that is.. nothing is impossible with growing and nature always seems to amaze me
Hello! I am in Illinois and it gets super cold on the winter. Do you recommend to keep them in a pot or can I transplant them to the backyard? Are they to be under the sun all day? Thanks
I grow mine in a pot and it gets about 4 to 5 hrs of morning sun. If we get any temps below 35° I definitely protect mine, cover it or bring it into the greenhouse. We live in Florida where we get mild winters so I don't really have to protect much.
Are the leaves supposed to droop the day after you prop it? How long should it take to root?
They can wilt a bit because there are no roots to take up any water. My leaves usually droop for a few days, but then perk back up once roots start growing.. mine usually roots within a week or 2.
Just keep the soil moist not soaking wet, while its rooting. These can rot if kept too wet.. but they won't root the right way, if left too dry.
My plants are very crunchy. They were like that when I bought them.
What kind of soil do you recommend to propagate them in?
Coco soil mix with perlite and/or pumice.
There are many different soil mixes you can choose from based on your type of climate. If you have a humid tropical environment like me, you might require a little more pumice and perlite. I use the burpees organic potting mix with added perlite and pumice. Please I put a handful of earthworm castings in there. You can use whatever you'd like and fits your needs. It's pretty versatile. Just make sure it has good rich soil with good drainage. Their roots like to stay moist not soaking wet.
I want to propagate my citronella, but none of it has gone woody.
What is something I can do.
I'm in Colorado
Hi. If you can help me on my citronella that I bought back and replant but on 3rd day it started to droop. I might have shocked the plant as I washed out all the original soil as it was smelly like got some animal poo and it’s mud and not soil. On the next day it looks ok but the 3rd day or 4th it just look droopy. I took it out and the roots are wet. I repot again. Any suggestions?
My citronella plants are truning dry n plant seem dying, pls tell what could be wrong? I keep it indoor in shade,& water good
Hi, I'm totally blind, and I'm trying to propagate my citronella. I watched a couple of your videos, and I thought I understood how to do it. I topped my plant, and I'm trying to propagate that part. I think that's not right, maybe. The cutting is already starting to wilt, after only a few minutes. I have put over a gallon of water in the pot. The soil is draining well. Did I screw up? Can you help?
Hello there! I'm so sorry to hear that your citronella plant is wilting. This is a little difficult to explain, but I'm going to try my best to make it simple. Whenever I propagate my Citronella, I only try to take the side shoots, instead of the entire top (taking the entire top, is called topping the plant), which can be done to create a bushier and fuller citronella plant. Sometimes, the top of the plant just doesn't root too well, especially if it was cut in the green part of the stem. Citronella plants propagate best from the little side shoots (you want to cut where the stem is brown/tan, not into the green part).. I keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet, just moistened through, so the cuttings can root. In my experience, citronella leaves will wilt, when your waiting for them to root. Once the plant has taken root into the soil, the leaves should perk back up.
I'll be doing a short video soon on how I propagate my Citronella plant. I know this is something a lot of people are having trouble with. Let me know if you need anything else. I'm always here to help in anyway I can😉
Thank you for your reply! It looks like I might have panicked, a tad bit prematurely. I went outside this morning, to check the cutting. The leaves are rough and feel perky. It is not quite as droopy as it was on yesterday afternoon. Perhaps it was just too hot outside?? I will continue to water it and watch it over the next couple of days. Keep your fingers crossed for me :-)
No worries at all. We all panic a little too early sometimes and that's quite ok😊 It sounds like your paying close attention to your plants which is a good thing. That's how we all learn to grow successfully.. How are things going? Any luck with rooting the citronella? Hope all is going well for you. I'm always here if you need anything.
@@StaceyHerewegrowagain hi! Thanks for checking in! I think it's doing well. I'm not sure if it has begun to grow roots or not, but it's still alive and looking healthy. There seems to be some evidence of new growth, but I'm not 100% sure. Should I try to move some of the dirt and see if roots are forming?
My leaves keep turning yellow/brown. I just got the plants. What could I be doing wrong?
To be honest, yellow browning leaves can be a lot of things🙄 If the soil stays too dry, inbetween the waterings, it can cause the leaves to turn brown and die off. If the leaves feel wet to the touch, it might be getting too much water. This plant has a huge root system, so its a possibility it could be too root-bound.. or, its in too much sun and it's getting burned. it's really hard to say without seeing it🙄Hope this helps!🍃
Volevo chiederti come farla fiorire????
Can I keep this plant indoor like my bedroom? Thanks!
I'm not sure if it would grow correctly indoors. I've only grown this one outside, but it'll all depend on the lighting situation you have for it.
@@StaceyHerewegrowagain Thanks for the response. How about lavender?
iamhjey yes as long as you have good sunlight. I keep mine inside during the winter and it is BIG! If you want, I’ll upload a video of how it is growing
As long as you have some good direct sunlight for the lavender indoors
I'm trying to propagate my citronella and I'm so scared! The one I have is doing super well and I'm scared to cut on it :/ any suggestions?
I have a few videos on propagating my citronella. You can find them in my playlists section😊 There is a certain point of growth I cut, in order to get a successful propagation. Basically, you want to find a good side shoot, that's about 4 to 6 inches long, a little bit brown on the bottom, but not too firm.. Not the woody type growth.. or the brand new growth.. somewhere inbetween that.. I place it in water to root, or put it directly in soil and just keep it moist until roots show. The citronella cutting might be a little droopy at first, if your placing it directly in soil... But over a few days, to a week, it will perk back up and start taking root. Start out with a few side shoots and just experiment😊 I know it's scary at first, trust me I was so scared to start hacking at this thing lol. (It was 6 ft tall last yr lol).. Over time of paying close attention and experimenting, you'll be a pro😊 I hope this info helps. If you need anything else just let me know, I'd love to help in any way I can! If it was me and its the first time I'm propagating this plant. I would let the plant grow quite big, before you start taking side shoots from it. This way, you know the mother plant will be ok once you start cutting those 4 -6 inch shoots 😊 I had to topp mine last yr because it was getting so tall. I have about 7 plants from the 1 now lol.. Stay inspired and keep on growing. I'm still learning new things after 6 yrs of growing 🤗
do you feed the citronella plant?
Yes. A granual fertilizer by natures safe and I also like to use earthworm castings bloodmeal and dyna gro grow or dynagro foliage pro along with it as needed.. about 1x every few weeks for the dyna gro and 1x a month for the granual.. only during the growing season.
Can I pot 2 citronella plant’s together?
Sure, I have 3 together in 1. They grow in a 5 gallon container and need repotting again.They have a really big root system, so I would choose a large pot when they get to a decent size. It's totally your decision, whether you want two in there😊 Just remember, the more plants you have, the more room they'll need down the line when they get bigger.
Thank you so much you are such a sweetheart. Wish me luck!!
You seed plant malvarosa.
Green cuttings root way faster than the woody stems…might want to correct that mis info in your video.
I can never get roots to grow out the green part from the very top.. I have to go inbetween the green and where it's starting to turn brown. I'm not a professional, just someone who likes to share my experiences with the plants I grow. It's not mis info, just what I do in my garden. You can do whatever you'd like to😊
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