Can I divide my Mosquito Plant?
by
Kay
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Have forgotten its real name but everyone refers to it a Mosquito Plant because of the wonderful fragrance which seems to keep mosquitoes at bay. Plant has grown large and full and would like to start cuttings for friends who have remarked at how now nice it looks. Here in Arizona it tolerates the summer heat on the shaded patio, and winter is no problem when we haven't seen any frost. Just a slight brush against the plant releases a lemony, spicy fragrance and it really seems to work against mosquitoes. My plant it right next to the front door.
Can a cutting be rooted and replanted for extra plants?
Have had plant about six months, it hasn't bloomed as yet. Perhaps this spring? Should I consider repotting to allow for more growth?
http://living.thebump.com/citronella-propagation-6909.html
https://bonnieplants.com/growing/growing-mosquito-plants/
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that answer is yes, you can take cuttings. dust the cut end with a rooting hormone and plant in dirt. your plant is actually a scented geranium. at one time they were bred to produce oils for perfume.
You can- good luck and keep us posted!
Rule of thumb, when it comes to dividing plants; if the plant has a single stem, you do not divide but, you can take cuttings. Any other plant with several stems,(hostsa, lambs ear) divide with a sharp utensil (knife) or a sharp spade shovel. Good Luck!!
The plant in question is called a citronella and is part of the geranium family so you can take cuttings or air root it.
It doesn't blossom just has great leaves and fragrance