citronella plant indoors

The citronella grass needs full sun, so giving it enough sunlight indoors is a major concern. You should place indoor citronella near a window where bright sunlight shines in through most of the day. Otherwise, you'll need to move your potted citronella around during the day for the best sun exposure.

1. Can you keep a citronella plant inside?
2. How do you care for a potted citronella plant?
3. Is citronella plant toxic to humans?
4. Do Citronella plants need sunlight?
5. Where should I place my citronella plant?
6. Is it safe to breathe in citronella?

Can you keep a citronella plant inside?

And even though it may not be an actual mosquito repellent plant, it makes an ideal plant both indoors and out. Hardy year round in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9-11, in other climates, the plant can be grown outdoors during the summer, but should be taken inside before the first frost.

How do you care for a potted citronella plant?

Check soil moisture every few days and water when the top inch becomes dry. For abundant blooms, feed regularly with a water-soluble plant food. Once mature, prune citronella as necessary and enjoy the fragrant leaves and flowers in summer arrangements.

Is citronella plant toxic to humans?

"Citronella," a misnomer, is the name given for a class of lemony-scented grasses. No evidence has been found for human toxicity. The base chemical of the plant, citral, is categorically rated low, slightly toxic, not acutely toxic or not rated. True citronella is derived from drying the plant Cymbopogon nardus.

Do Citronella plants need sunlight?

Citronella grass thrives in bright, filtered sunlight and needs moist, loamy soil. Citronella grass is very thirsty, so you may need to water as often as once a day. To make more plants for your garden, divide the grass into clumps and replant them in the spring.

Where should I place my citronella plant?

Place your citronella plant in full sun or a partially shaded area that receives at least six hours of sunlight each day. Citronella geraniums will survive outdoors year-round as a perennial in USDA plant hardiness zones 9b through 11—i.e. much of the West Coast, the Southwest, and the Southeast of the United States.

Is it safe to breathe in citronella?

When applied to the skin: Citronella oil is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when applied to the skin as an insect repellent. It might cause skin reactions or irritation in some people. When inhaled: It's LIKELY UNSAFE to inhale citronella oil. Lung damage has been reported.