Citronella, Odomas - Plant
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Description
Keep mosquitoes away from your home and sleep well by growing an amazing Citronella, Odom as plant
in your garden.
Odom as plant is a bushy, aromatic plant in Geraniaceae family. The stem is cylindrical, woody at the base, pubescent, green when young and turning brown with age. The leaves are alternate, stipulate, simple, with 5 primary lobes and secondary lobes and densely pubescent.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height |
18 inch (46 cm) |
Plant Spread |
5 inch (13 cm) |
Common Name |
Mosquito plant |
Maximum Reachable Height |
2 to 4 feet |
Flower Colour |
Light yellow |
Bloom Time |
August to September |
Difficulty Level |
Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
Mosquito plant is actually a scented geranium. The plant produces a pretty pinkish colored blooms in summer. Plant in spring after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed, about the same time you plant tomatoes. Select a location with a little afternoon shade, and space plants 18 to 24 inches apart.
Citronella Care
· Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
· Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
· Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.
· Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Sunlight |
· At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day. |
Watering |
· Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.· Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.· Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
Soil |
· The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.· Grow well in pH range of 5.5-8.0 |
Temperature |
32 to 27 degrees C |
Fertilizer |
· During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
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