How to trim back a "leggy" citronella plant?




My citronella plant has several long (about 24 inches or more) stems. I am wanting to trim it back a bit so it will not fall over when I take it back outside
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How do I prune a Citronella plant ?
I hope this will help you: https://www.hunker.com/12452518/how-to-prune-a-citronella-plant
I just did that, just trimmed back as I saw fit. Blooming out nicely.
Trim just above a set of leaves - each leaf will form a new branch, making your plant bushier