How Efficient Are Citronella Plants Against Mosquitoes In Houston? (sales, garden)

[Ghost Town]

I recently saw citronella plants at Lowes with the stickers claiming these plants do repel mosquitoes.
I would definitely prefer natural way of repelling mosquitoes, however just saw an article saying that this is all myth and citronella / lemongrass plants do not work at all.

But maybe anyone tried growing citronella / lemongrass in Houston?
Have you had any luck repelling mosquitoes with these plants?
I need to secure ~500 sf patio area from mosquitoes.

[HookTheBrotherUp]

Technically, yes, but in reality, no. Sales gimmicks, they don't work. You can smell it, so YOU think its working, but it does not.

[txdemo]

Only thing that works is a strong fan.

[Dopo]

Very true about the fan,
Im lucky to have a yard with constant wind
The moment the wind stood blowing, seems like mosquitos can smell me and find me

[mkwensky]

Originally Posted by Ghost Town

I recently saw citronella plants at Lowes with the stickers claiming these plants do repel mosquitoes.
I would definitely prefer natural way of repelling mosquitoes, however just saw an article saying that this is all myth and citronella / lemongrass plants do not work at all.

But maybe anyone tried growing citronella / lemongrass in Houston?
Have you had any luck repelling mosquitoes with these plants?
I need to secure ~500 sf patio area from mosquitoes.

I find citronella candles to be completely useless, even indoors. I wouldn't expect any natural solution to work against the swarms that we get in the hot months.

[elnina]

I agree. A decorative plant with pleasant scent, but nothing more.
Testing shows that it does not repel mosquitoes. In fact, mosquitoes seem to enjoy sitting on the plant.
https://www.gardenmyths.com/citronel...squitoes-away/

[Ghost Town]

Yes I saw this article.
So thanks everyone for the participation.
I was hoping it might help to repel mosquitoes, but I would still probably get one plant for decorative purposes.

[nehag]

It has worked for us. We have two plants at the front yard near the front door, and a potted ones at the back patio. We sit out the back patio often and also added a citronella ceramic oil infuser. Never have any issues thus far. Good luck!

Originally Posted by Ghost Town

I recently saw citronella plants at Lowes with the stickers claiming these plants do repel mosquitoes.
I would definitely prefer natural way of repelling mosquitoes, however just saw an article saying that this is all myth and citronella / lemongrass plants do not work at all.

But maybe anyone tried growing citronella / lemongrass in Houston?
Have you had any luck repelling mosquitoes with these plants?
I need to secure ~500 sf patio area from mosquitoes.

[jtothemak]

We plant marigolds around our patio and it definitely helps a lot with the mosquitoes.

[atadytic19]

Lowes is pretty much the most expensive place to get them.
Houston garden center is cheaper or even Walmart.