Asia: Growing demand for anti-mozzie plants
Sales and marketing director of Far East Flora Peter Cheok declined to reveal sales figures, but said the company had to "more than double the usual order" for mosquito-repelling plants.
Ms Joeann Chua, director of Hua Hng Trading, a wholesaler for plants and landscaping materials, said sales for Pelargonium graveolens, commonly referred to as the "mosquito plant", were "higher than normal".
She said: "The plant gives off a citronella scent and is effective in keeping mosquitoes away from a small room or space.
"We are currently totally sold out and our current incoming stocks for this week are only enough to cover some advanced orders."
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