Citronella, Odomas Plant
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Description
Description
One of the widely known Mosquito plants is also known as the Odomas Plant. The plant belongs to the Geraniaceae family and is an annual plant. Because of its famous mosquito repellant action, it is widely sown in the Indian subcontinent. So, one can also find Odomas Plants online at affordable ranges and of good quality!
Plant Specifications:
Plant Height | 40-45 cm |
Plant Spread | 10-15 cm |
Leaf Length | 7 cm |
Leaf Width | 2.5 cm |
Odomas Plant Facts:
- The plant was used as a South African traditional herb
- It was also used in decorative arrangements due to lacy-shaped leaves
Plant Details:
Flower Color | Light yellow |
Flower Shape | Oval- Circular |
Common Name | Mosquito Plant |
Leaf Color | Light Green |
Leaf Shape | Clove like shape |
Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
Maximum Reachable Height | 4 feet |
Plant Fragrance | Leafy-rose |
Visual Beauty | Attractive |
Bloom Time | August to September |
Growing difficulty level | Easy to grow |
Odomas Plant Benefits:
- The Odomos plant is used to treat wounds, cold sores, and throat infections
- It is a popular insecticide with a leafy-rose aroma and is used to inhibit severe actions of insects
- It can also be added in facial oils to cleanse pores to have brighter skin
Odomas Plant Care Information:
Optimum Growth Temperature | 20-30 ℃ |
Optimum Soil Requirement | Moist, Fertile Soil |
Optimum pH | 5-8 |
Optimum Light Requirement | Morning Sunlight is good for growth |
Container Specifications | Well-drained Pot |
Watering Requirements | Frequent watering is required initially |
Fertilizing Requirements | Organic fertilizers |
Plant Care Instructions:
Outdoor Planting:
- Although the plant can grow well in the indoor environment, it is advised that the plant should be grown outside
- To reduce the toxic contents of fertilizers, it should be mixed with water whenever applied
Watering Tip:
- To keep the plant intact, watering should be done when the plant container or soil has dried
Odomas Plant Light Requirements:
- The Citronella plant should be sown in a place where it receives morning sunlight initially and then can receive direct incident sunlight for the rest of the day
Seasonal Watering Requirement:
- The plant has to be watered more during the summer season and comparatively less frequently in the winter and rainy seasons to keep the soil moist and fertile.
- Ensure bright sunlight and proper humidity is provided to the plant to avoid slowing down its germination
As the plant’s phytochemical ingredients are quiet and capable of preventing various infections, therefore, it should be grown in indoor households and in nurseries. If you wish to establish a home garden quickly then have a look at the Odomas Plant online collection.
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