Citronella plant (Pelargonium citrosum) is a fragrant, scented geranium that is grown as an annual in most climates and as a perennial in warm climates. Also called mosquito plant or lemon geranium, ...

There are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit enough ...

Rain has finally come to Lubbock, temperatures have abated somewhat and we can get back into the garden. Joining us in the garden will be those annoying mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are a prolific pest with ...

It was at the Mid-Atlantic Nurserymen’s Trade Show in Baltimore a few weeks ago that I saw Citrosa Mosquito Fighter, a new breed of scented geranium that gives off the odor of citronella. Slated for ...

It`s a humble plant, with fuzzy green leaves that smell like lemons, and it doesn`t even bloom. But citrosa-Pelargonium citrosum Van Leenii, to be exact-is a new, genetically engineered plant that ...

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 that ...

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. The bestsellers are the citronella-scented ...