Looking for Citronella Candles

[MLBW]

Where can I buy Citronella Candles in HK? Any Ideas?

 

[happyvalleygirl]

There is a candle shop on Lyndhurst Terrace. I think they would sell them in there.

 

[Lucylou]

I have recently bought some in Jervisbay Barbecue in Ap Lei Chau - they had a wide range of citronella candles which included glass ones and clay ones.

 

[chef]

sorry for my ignorance ,but would appreciate ,why use of Citronella candles ,is it for some specific purpose ....

 

[Bumps]

Keeps the mosquitos at bay...

 

[chef]

oh grt thanks Bumps
So could i burn it in my balcony and it will kepp the bees away ,since now i am not able to keep my balcony door in the fear of attracting the bee to come right inside
Have a mini garden in my balcony !!!!

 

[MLBW]

Thanks for the suggestions. Does anyone who lives away from Central out in Kowloon or the New Territories (not Sai Kung as I have never been there as I never have a reason to go) have any suggestions as I rarely go to Central. I actually live out near Yuen Long and my trips take me mainly to around Kwun Tong and HK Island East. So, has anyone see Citronella around there?

For the shop on Lynhurst Terrace, how much do the candles cost?

 

[cyberfish88]

You can also try a Citronella plant. They smell wonderful and last longer! I got mine from my local flower stall in the wet market.

 

[MLBW]

I have a citronella plant but it does not give off any odor--it only gives off odor if you pluck the leaves and rub them on you--this is pretty normal for these plants, I think. I want a candle so I can sit out on my balcony without being eaten by mosquitos (I live in a village near stagnant water with lots of mosquitos--you probably couldn't imagine!) In fact, I want a bunch of candles that I can burn on the roof of my house during a picnic or anywhere outside. In the States we use citronella torches that actually burn citronella oil.

 

[horseshoe]

MLBW, I think there are some supermarkets which sell large citronella candles. They are usually so big that they are in a small tin bucket! I recall buying one several years ago but I'm not sure if the supermarkets still stock it.

I'm sorry I can't help with tips on getting the candles in Kowloon or the NT. I'll swing by the shop at Lyndhurst Terrace and check out the prices for you.