I had a friend that had huge pots of plants sitting on his porch. He told us they were citronella plants, and if rubbed on it, it would release the smell from the plant, and the mosquitos would leave you alone. I tried it a few times, and it worked. I have asked for this plant before and no one knows what I am talking about. Where can I find one, and what is it called?
2007-06-19 08:36:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It is called a citronella plant, mosquito plant, citrosa, pelargonium. It has variegated green and white thick, hairy, meaty leaves that release the citronella scent. There is also a citronella geranium plant that looks nothing like the one I have described. However, it does smell like citronella and also repels mosquitoes which I'm betting is the plant you saw. See, I know what you are talking about. I'm sorry to say that I just lucked out on mine. Someone was selling it at a vegetable stand, but I have no doubt that you can order one online.
Citronella geranium on Ebay: http://www.organic-growers.com/bfarm/Plants/citronella_geranium.htm
2007-06-19 08:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a different kind of citronella plant this year, and this one even has flowers blooming. Below is a site to see a picture of it
http://www.djroger.com/moskito_schocker.htm (This is the same exact plant I have.
2007-06-19 17:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by Buddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the scented pelargonium or scented geranium. Easy to grow and propagates through the stems and roots.
2007-06-23 13:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw several racks of them at the local grocery chain in Chicago, Jewell/Osco. Check their website?
2007-06-19 16:36:54 · answer #4 · answered by Jane B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋