2007-08-02 16:25:01 · 4 answers · asked by Thomas E 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Well, it's a scented geranium and it's pretty much like any geranium except that it smells like citronella and grows well inside. People usually purchase this geranium, myself included, because it is supposed to repel mosquitoes, but I really haven't noticed a difference and I have four hanging on my patio. I've been told that you can crush a leaf and spread it on your skin as a repellent as well, but I have not tried that.
Here are some pics:
http://members.optusnet.com.au/cactusdean/scented%20pelargoniums.htm
Care instructions:
http://www.agristarts2.com/tech_sheet.htm?id=72
2007-08-02 16:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Family: Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um) (Info)
Species: citrosum (SIT-roh-sum) (Info) Scented Geranium
Cultivar: Van Leenii
Additional cultivar information: (aka Vanleenii, Van Leeni)
Category:
Annuals
Tropicals/Tender Perennials
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8° C (25° F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1° C (30° F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7° C (35° F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5° C (40° F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown
Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Aromatic
Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Is reputed to have mosquito repelling properties.
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
2007-08-02 16:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by srmm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pelargonium Citrosum Vanleenii
Also known as the Citronella plant, it is reputed to repel Mosquitos.
Try:
http://www.directgardening.com/detail.asp?pid=1099
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelargonium_citrosum
Good pictures at:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/54668/index.html
2007-08-02 16:44:59 · answer #3 · answered by J Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice plant but they don't repel mosquitoes. http://clark.wsu.edu/volunteer/mg/gm_tips/Horticulturalmyths.html RScott
2007-08-02 16:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋