2024年6月13日 · Citronella plant (Pelargonium citrosum) is a fragrant annual (and in warm climates perennial) form of scented geranium. Also called mosquito plant or lemon geranium, it is known for the strong, citrus-like fragrance that quickly wafts from its crushed leaves.

2024年2月7日 · Citronella Plant: Growing And Caring For Mosquito Plants. If mosquitoes are an issue in your region, you’ve certainly heard of citronella. It's likely you’ve burned a citronella candle or planted a citronella mosquito plant to deter the blood-sucking insects. While citronella oil is heavily marketed to the consumer as a deterrent, you might ...

Citronella plant (mosquito plant) is a great garden plant with pink flowers and a lemony scent. Learn to grow it in the garden, containers and in the house.

2024年7月17日 · Citronella plant is a popular scented geranium with large, wrinkled, lacy green leaves that complement its pink petals. The plant grows easily in pots and the ground—with a bushy spread of 2 feet tall and wide. This evergreen perennial is also known for its lemony scent.

Many gardeners decide to add citronella to the garden to keep those swarms of pesky mosquitoes at bay—but there are different plants sold under the name of citronella. How do you know which plant is the right one? And how effective are these plants as natural mosquito repellents in …

2024年7月11日 · Some gardeners grow citronella plants to repel mosquitoes naturally instead of reaching for chemical sprays or bug zappers. They crush the plants' leaves, rub the citrusy-smelling oil onto their skin, or grow them around their porches, patios, and yards.

2023年9月30日 · The Citronella plant, or Citrosum, generates a charming fragrance from its leaf, hypnotizing plant lovers, while simultaneously acting as an invincible shield against mosquitoes and other pests. Though this mosquito plant doesn’t produce citronella oil like lemongrass or citronella grass does, its scent closely mimics it.

2024年7月12日 · A natural mosquito repellant, citronella plants are surprisingly easy to grow. Experts share the best ways to add citronella to your yard or container garden, and how to care for the plants throughout the year.

2024年9月12日 · Do citronella plants really keep mosquitoes away? They’re often called mosquito plants because they smell like the citronella oil repellent used in sprays, candles, and other bug-repellent products. Brush your hands against the foliage, and you’ll get a whiff of a bright, citrusy smell. But if it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.

2022年3月24日 · Everything to know about growing citronella (mosquito plant), including soil, water, and light needs, types of citronella, and propagation.