Scented geranium is an exotic plant, however, we perceive this plant as very familiar, as if it goes without saying that this type of geranium has been accompanying Russians literally for centuries. This is probably because fragrant geranium is very unpretentious, grows even with insufficient lighting and watering, does not require feeding, and it is also extremely useful for human health.
Reproduction and care
This beautiful plant propagates by cuttings, you can also grow geraniums from seeds. If you want to have a fragrant geranium, just ask your friends to cut off a piece from an adult plant. Twigs with two or three leaves will be enough for you. Put it in water at room temperature and after a few days the geranium will give its first roots. It can be planted in a pot (use regular soil that is sold in the store) and it will grow very quickly.
Caring for scented geraniums is elementary. The plant will feel great if you just water it with water (settled, at room temperature) as the soil dries out. You can put a pot of geraniums anywhere in the room, because it is not particularly demanding on lighting, although it should be remembered that if there is insufficient light, the plant will try to stretch too much. By the way, about the growth of geraniums. As the plant develops, it should be pinched, to form a lush, low bush. The trunk of an adult plant should become woody and if you have not pinched the geranium, it will look like a long, long dry branch with sparse leaves.
In the warm season, you can put it on a balcony or loggia.
The benefits of scented geranium
If you pick off a leaf of fragrant geranium, you will feel its bright characteristic aroma. It is because of him that she is appreciated in perfumery. However, geraniums are even more celebrated for the health benefits they offer. The plant present in the room purifies the air, kills pathogenic viruses and microbes. This plant is often used in folk medicine in the treatment of various ailments, both external and internal (for example, otitis media, radiculitis, problems with calluses, heart, gastrointestinal tract, skin, nervous system, etc.). By the way, the aroma of fragrant geranium scares away moths.
Attention! It is worth remembering that with serious health problems, you should not self-medicate geraniums. An individual intolerance to this beautiful plant may also be revealed.
