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∙ 10y agoUse as anti-repellent to mosquitoes.
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How can you tell a lemongrass plant from citronella?
Citronella plant has red or purple stems where as lemon grass has green stems. Citronella is toxic to animals.
What is Citronella plant in Tagalog?
Citronella is, a lemon grass
Do citronella plants keep mosquitoes away?
Yes, Citronella plant has a very repelling smell for the mosquitoes hence it keeps mosquitoes away.
How do you make citronella?
Citronella is a plant that can be grown by gardeners. Like most herbs, citronella can be extracted in crushed or dried forms. The dried product or extraction, made into a concoction, decoction or essence, can in turn be made into candles, homeopathic insecticides or mosquito repellents.
Where can someone purchase Citronella sprays?
One can purchase Citronella sprays at places such as Amazon and eBay. One should use caution when purchasing Citronella spray because is being phased out by Health Canada.
Can you use citronella candles inside with windows open?
Yes
What is word citronella tree translated to Telugu?
citronella
Where does citronella oil come from?
Citronella oil is derived from the drying of a grassy plant called Cymbopogon Nardus. It is a natural product as opposed to a chemical repellent such as is used in a bug spray repellent.According to the EPA, citronella oil has been used for over 50 years as an insect repellent. It works to repel insects without harming or killing them. Citronella oil repels varies insects such as mosquitoes, black flies, flies and ticks.It has a distinctive odor which makes it difficult for some insects to locate a host.
Is citronella a type of wax?
No, it's a word used for a variety of plants. Citronella candles are candles scented with citronella oil, oil from from plants in the Cymbopogon genus (lemongrass).
Can you eat citronella?
no
Can horses eat citronella?
No, citronella is not something a horse can eat. It is however used in bug repellents that are often used on horses. If a horse ingests citronella call and equine veterinarian immediately.
What is the formula of major ingredients for citronella oil?
Citronella oil contains Citronellal (C10H18O), Citronellol and Geraniol.
