Only one citronella plant produces mosquito-repelling oil, and simply planting it isn’t enough—you’ll need extra steps to get ...

Certain Citronella Plants Aren't Effective at All. According to gardening expert Aleya Fraser, there are actually two plants named citronella. One is Pelargonium citrosum, which is a type of ...

They crush the plants' leaves, ... Pelargonium citrosum: Family: Geraniaceae: Plant Type: Perennial subshrub: Mature Size: 24 inches tall, 18 inches wide: Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade: ...

Pelargonium citrosum is the usual cultivar marketed variously as the "mosquito plant,” citronella plant, citronella geranium, mosquito plant geranium and citrosa geranium.

But I’ve seen this pretty plant (Pelargonium citrosum) with its leaves darkly peppered by resting mosquitoes. That said, citronella is worth growing for its lacy leaves and pinkish warm-season ...

Q. Are there any plants that repel mosquitoes? I read that the citronella plant is not the true source of the oil. – M. Harrison, Virginia Beach A. Garden Design Magazine reported seven plants ...

SINGAPORE: As Singapore steps up its fight against the Zika virus, so-called mosquito-repelling plants have been flying off the shelves in nurseries here.