Mosquito bush (Plectranthus neochilus) is a highly fragrant perennial bushy sprawling herb with flowers resembling French lavender. This plant is used to repel mosquitos, flies, snakes and other garden pests. Steep the leaves in boiling water to make a fragrant tea similar to mint tea. The oval leaves are rounded and fleshy, and give off a powerful aroma when rubbed or crushed. This strong menthol odor does a good job at repelling mosquitoes.
The Mosquito bush can tolerate wide temperature ranges, dry conditions and almost any soil, but prefers a well-drained sandy loam in full sun or partial shade. Hard prune after flowering. Stems root easily and the plant extends, where it forms a tidy cluster. Often planted in the landscape of difficult areas and is an ideal companion plant for vegetable gardens.
Plant grows to 60cm wide, the plant grows to 20cm high with a low sprawling growth habit.
Pot Sizes: Small – 4 x Tubes 40-80mm wide, Medium – 1 x 80-120mm pot, Large – 1 x 125-300mm pot
Plant Size: Mature stock with well developed roots according to pot size
Delivery: Plants are carefully packaged to ensure safe transport with fast, delivery to your door. Plants can be planted directly in the ground. Water immediately on planting to reduce transplant shock. Delivery is flat rate on all orders up to 5kg Australia wide. Express and Regular post options are available.
Pickup: Plants can be picked up from our Nursery in Glenwood QLD by prior arrangement. To arrange pickup, please call or message 0466 452 839 or email info@wildhorsehomestead.com.au
Mosquito bush (Plectranthus neochilus) is a highly fragrant perennial bushy sprawling herb with flowers resembling French lavender. It is easy to grow and hardy. The succulent, grey-green leaves present with small hairs on the tops, and a grey-green colour. The plant itself remains a ground cover for the duration of its life forming massive bushes rather quickly. They bloom twice a year, in late summer and in late winter.
This plant can be used as an air purifier and the dried herb, known as “Falso Boldo” or “boldo-gambá”, is used for treating hepatic insufficiency and dyspepsia in folk medicine.
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4 x Tube Plant Pack, 1 x Medium (80-120mm pot), 1 x Large (125-300mm pot)
