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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CitronellaCitronella - Wikipedia

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   Citronellal, a component in the compounds that give citronella oil its distinctive lemon scent. Citronellol, a natural chemical found in citronella oils. Citronelle, Alabama, a city in the U.S. Lasius, a genus of formicine ants commonly known as citronella ants. Pelargonium 'citrosum', or citrosa geranium, a perennial subshrub with fragrant leaves.

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     Citronella aka Andreea is a genus of trees and shrubs in the...

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     Uses. Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon...

2. www.thespruce.com › citronella-plant-growing-guideHow to Grow and Care For Citronella Plant - The Spruce

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   Jul 20, 2023 · Take a cutting with at least four leaves from the citronella plant's new growth. Remove all but the top two leaves making sure to keep two leaf nodes at the base of the stem. Fill a 4-inch pot with a well-draining fertile potting mix. Dip the base of the cutting in rooting hormone covering the two nodes at the bottom.

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   Is Citronella a perennial?

   • Citronella plant is a perennial, but it's only hardy in Zones 9-11. In colder areas, you can either treat your citronella plant like an annual and replace it every year, or you can bring it inside for the winter.

   How to Grow and Care for a Citronella Plant - Better Homes & Gardens

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   Can citronella grow in a container?

   • Citronella plant makes an excellent container plant if given at least 6 hours of sun exposure each day. Plant your citronella plant in a container filled with fast-draining potting mix or a 1:1 mix of peat and perlite. Citronella plants are fast-growing, so choose a pot relative to the size of the root ball plus a couple of inches.

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   How do you propagate citronella?

   • The easiest way to propagate citronella plant is via cuttings. To do so, take 3- to 5-inch softwood cuttings in the spring from healthy new growth. Remove all but the top few leaves and dip the cut end into a rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a prepared pot of moist, well-drained potting soil.

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   Is Citronella a geranium?

   • Citronella plant is a scented geranium and an entirely different species from lemon/citronella grass. While both are highly fragrant, only lemongrass contains a significant quantity of the essential oil of citronella attributed as a mosquito repellent.

   How to Grow and Care For Citronella Plant - The Spruce

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4. www.bhg.com › herbs › citronella-plant-careHow to Grow and Care for a Citronella Plant

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   Apr 18, 2024 · How to Propagate Citronella Plant . The easiest way to propagate citronella plant is via cuttings. To do so, take 3- to 5-inch softwood cuttings in the spring from healthy new growth. Remove all but the top few leaves and dip the cut end into a rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a prepared pot of moist, well-drained potting soil.

   • Common Name: Citronella Plant
   • Plant Type: Annual, Perennial

   • Genus Name: Pelargonium Citrosum

5. www.thegardeningcore.com › blog › how-to-growHow to Grow Citronella Plants: A Complete Guide - The ...

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   Jun 25, 2023 · Loosen the soil using a garden fork or tiller to a depth of 6-8 inches. Incorporate organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure, into the soil to enhance its fertility and drainage. 3. Dig the planting holes: Dig holes slightly larger than the root ball of the citronella plants.

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7. www.gardenia.net › plant › cymbopogon-nardus-citronellaCitronella Plant (Cymbopogon nardus) - Gardenia

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   Citronella Grass, Ceylon Citronella, Citronella Plant. Cymbopogon nardus, commonly known as Citronella Grass or Citronella Plant, is a tropical, clump-forming, evergreen grass with long, thin, bright green leaves with a citronella-like fragrance when crushed. The plant produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers on spikes that rise above ...