Muscate parfumate antitantari - Pelargonium graveolens 'Lemon' (Indrusaim)

Pelargonium graveolens ‘Lemon’, also known as Indrusaim or scented geranium with lemon aroma, is a highly appreciated decorative and aromatic plant for its fine, intensely fragrant foliage and its rich, natural, and very pleasant appearance. When touched, the leaves release a fresh, citrus scent with menthol notes, making it ideal for terraces, balconies, windowsills, or gardens. It is mainly grown for its foliage and aroma, being an excellent choice for those who want a plant that is both useful and decorative.

Besides its ornamental role, its leaves are traditionally valued for flavoring certain dishes, especially jams, desserts, or drinks. It is an easy plant to integrate into aromatic gardens, planters, or collections of scented geraniums, especially in very bright areas.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Geraniaceae
• Plant type: seasonal aromatic and decorative plant, mainly grown for its scented leaves
• Common name: scented geranium, Indrusaim, lemon-scented geranium
• Growth habit: bushy, well-branched, vigorous growth with a natural look
• Leaves: green, finely lobed, slightly fuzzy, very fragrant to the touch
• Aroma: fresh, citrusy, with menthol and lemon notes
• Flowers: small, delicate, sometimes appearing in the warm season, but the plant is mainly valued for its foliage
• Overall appearance: aromatic, bright, and decorative, suitable for balconies, terraces, gardens, or aromatic corners

💧 Growing and care conditions:

• Light: prefers full sun or very bright places; develops better and stays more compact in well-lit spaces
• Watering: moderate; allow the substrate to dry slightly on the surface between waterings, avoiding stagnant excess water
• Substrate: loose, well-drained, suitable for geraniums and aromatic plants
• Humidity: prefers good ventilation and moderate humidity, without waterlogging at the roots
• Temperature: optimal growth range: approximately 12-28°C
• Maintenance: light pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and stimulate branching; the plant prefers sunny and well-ventilated locations

✨ What makes it special:

• stands out for its very fragrant foliage with a fresh lemon scent
• is both decorative and useful, ideal for lovers of aromatic plants
• leaves are traditionally appreciated for flavoring certain dishes, especially desserts, jams, or drinks
• has a rich and natural growth habit, easy to integrate into Mediterranean, rustic, or aromatic decor
• is suitable for gardens, terraces, balconies, or very bright windowsills

📌 Note: Leaves may show small natural imperfections, slight handling marks, or minor differences in shape and density. After transport and during the acclimation period, scented geraniums may lose some leaves or show yellowed or slightly marked leaves. These reactions are normal and do not affect the plant’s viability.

Height including pot 20-25 cm