Citronella Geranium Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Citronella Geranium is a shrubby perennial plant with fragrant leaves similar to lemongrass. It is very effective in protecting people from the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It is hardy to USDA Zones 10-11. This easy-care flowering plant is often used as a houseplant, but keep it out of the reach of pets.
Common Name |
Citronella Geranium
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pelargonium 'Citrosum'
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Genus
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Pelargonium
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Family
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Geraniaceae
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Order
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Geraniales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Citronella Geranium Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Citronella Geranium.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Citronella Geranium needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Citronella Geranium needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Citronella Geranium Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Citronella Geranium to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Citronella Geranium prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 70%. |
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Citronella Geranium Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Citronella Geranium. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Citronella Geranium plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Citronella Geranium Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Citronella Geranium plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Citronella Geranium toxic to pets? |
Yes
Citronella Geranium plants can cause oral irritation and swelling if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Citronella Geranium Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Citronella Geranium, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Citronella Geranium Native Region |
Find out where the Citronella Geranium plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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