Mosquito Plant

Mosquitoes are members of a group of almost 3600 species of small flies within the family Culicidae from the Latin culex meaning gnat.

Mosquito plant. Also called the mosquito plant this lush green plant is a perfect cross between the Chinese citronella and the African geranium. The crushed leaves of this perennial produce a distinctive citrus or lemony aroma. The plant is a prolific grower and home gardeners can propagate new plants from the original one with very little.

The plant produces citronella oil which is a natural mosquito repellent. Horsemint also called bee balm is another plant that is good for driving off mosquitoes. This plant is commonly found under a number of names such as citronella plant mosquito plant geranium citrosa geranium and Pelargonium citrosum.

To help deter mosquitoes it is usually planted along walkways and close to seating areas. Pelargonium Citrosum is a strongly scented geranium that is reported to be very effective at keeping mosquitoes away. Select a location with a little afternoon shade and space plants 18 to 24 inches apart.

The term mosquito plant is used to refer to a number of different plant species most commonly a member of the geranium family known as the citronella geranium after its distinctive lemony scent. 56 Citronella Plant - Mosquito Plant - Pelargonium Citrosum - Live Outdoor Plants - Overall Height 12 to 16 - 1 Gallon - Tropical Plants of Florida Plant Only 57 Clovers Garden 2 Live Creeping Lemon Thyme Plants 35 Tall Each in a 4 Pot - Herb Plant for Cooking Kitchen Gardening. The leaves are used to make geranium oil which is used in the perfume industry for its rose-like scent.

The foliage is reminiscent of lace with a light green colour. 51 Citronella Plant - Mosquito Plant - Pelargonium Citrosum - Live Outdoor Plants - Overall Height 12 to 16 - 1 Gallon - Tropical Plants of Florida Plant Only 52 Clovers Garden 2 Large Citronella Plants in 4-Inch Pots Citrosa Geranium. Plant in partial shade 18 to 24 inches apart.

The mosquito plant--also known as the citrosa plant or mosquito geranium--is a hybrid of Chinese citronella and African geranium. Mosquito plant is a shrub growing in semi-shade area. The de Havilland DH98 Mosquito is a British twin-engined shoulder-winged multirole combat aircraft introduced during the Second World WarUnusual in that its frame was constructed mostly of wood it was nicknamed the Wooden Wonder or Mossie.