Touch-me-not scented geranium: touch it and you're covered in fragrance; the less you fuss over it, the more wildly it grows. Keeping one pot at home is just right.

Touch-me-not scented geranium - doesn't the name sound really interesting? You always get the feeling that one touch fills it with fragrance. Keep a cute pot of touch-me-not scented geranium at home: easy to grow, good-looking, and easy to propagate. Even a beginner grower will have it spilling out of the pot, so you can grow it with confidence. It is also a medicinal herb.

Touch-me-not scented geranium - its scent is a bit like mint, and a gentle touch even releases a fresh apple fragrance. It refreshes the mind, clears the head, and can even repel mosquitoes - a truly remarkable plant. It suits being grown in the living room or bedroom.

Why touch-me-not scented geranium releases fragrance

It is because when the leaves are stimulated by touch, the water inside the leaf cells changes; under turgor pressure the stomata open, and an easily volatile substance resembling apple fragrance diffuses through the stomata into the air - that is the fragrance we smell.

Normally its fragrance is fainter and easily overlooked; touch it and the scent becomes strong, so people mistakenly think it only smells when touched. Actually, that is not true.

Growing tips:

Touch-me-not scented geranium likes loose, breathable soil. When grown indoors, be sure to pay attention to ventilation. If the indoor air is not circulating and not fresh, the plant easily gets bugs.

Touch-me-not scented geranium does not tolerate dampness. Do not overwater it, and never let water accumulate. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and moist in between, or wait until it is completely dry before watering. Overwatering easily causes root rot.

Touch-me-not scented geranium can be grown indoors or placed outdoors; its adaptability is extremely strong. Without frequent care it spreads everywhere,

The plant grows vigorously and easily produces side branches, so pay attention to proper pruning. The side branches you cut off can be left to dry for a bit and then used for cuttings. Before long, your home will be overflowing with fragrance.