One thing you might not know about citronella is that this plant is actually a scented geranium. And similar to the sun-worshipping geranium, citronella loves to be in the sun.

Only one citronella plant produces mosquito-repelling oil, and simply planting it isn’t enough—you’ll need extra steps to get real protection.

So, do citronella plants work as a mosquito repellent? If a citronella plant contains oils that repel mosquitos, then having the plant itself on your property will do the same thing… right?