Citrosa Geranium Live Plant – Pelargonium ‘Citrosum’ Mosquito Plant in 2.5" Pot
Enjoy the fresh lemon-citronella fragrance of the Citrosa Geranium, also known as the “Mosquito Plant.” This live Pelargonium ‘Citrosum’ features aromatic lacy green foliage and delicate lavender flowers, ideal for patios, balconies, sunny windows, herb gardens, and outdoor seating areas. The refreshing citronella scent is released when leaves are brushed or gently crushed.
Compact and easy to grow, Citrosa geraniums thrive in containers and can be grown indoors or outdoors year-round. Their upright and bushy growth habit makes them excellent companion plants for patios and porches.
You will receive:
✔️ One live Pelargonium ‘Citrosum’ plant
✔️ Healthy plant in 2.5-inch pot
✔️ Fresh lemon-citronella scented foliage
✔️ Lavender seasonal blooms
✔️ Suitable for indoor or outdoor patio use
Growing Information
- Common Name: Citrosa Geranium / Mosquito Plant
- Botanical Name: Pelargonium ‘Citrosum’
- Plant Type: Fragrant scented geranium
- Growth Stage: Live potted plant
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-draining potting soil
- Watering: Moderate; allow slight drying between watering
- Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
- Mature Height: 18–36 inches
- Foliage: Aromatic lacy green leaves
- Fragrance: Lemon citronella scent
- Flower Color: Lavender
- USDA Zones: 9–11 perennial; indoor plant elsewhere
- Container Friendly: Excellent for pots and patios
Care Tip: Place in bright sunlight and pinch back stems regularly to encourage fuller, bushier growth and continuous fresh foliage production.
Plant Condition Disclosure
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
Important Note
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.
Customer Notice for Live Plants
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.
Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.
- Photos of the shipping box
- Photo of the shipping label
- Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
- Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant
Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.
Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.