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 ...

Certain plants that emit a strong fragrance may deter cats from your yard. Examples include mint, lavender, rue, rosemary, eucalyptus, pennyroyal, and citronella. Some plants that repel cats are toxic ...

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 ...

For many of us, summer comes with an endless barrage of bug bites, with mosquitoes being the worst offenders (we know from experience!). If you’re in the same boat, you’ll love this DIY homemade bug ...

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 ...

Question: When is a geranium not a geranium? Answer: When the plant belongs to the genus Pelargonium. Sounds confusing, wouldn’t you agree? Geranium is actually a genus name for a group of flowers ...