What kind of flowers and plants can repel mosquitoes
Today, the editor will introduce some flowers and plants that can repel mosquitoes and the best plants for repelling mosquitoes. Next, our editor will introduce to everyone.
Summer is coming, and there are more mosquitoes at home, which often disturb people's rest. Don't look at mosquitoes "invading every hole", they are also afraid of the smell of some plants, such as mugwort, insect-repelling daisy, etc. They emit a special fragrance that keeps mosquitoes away. The following is an introduction to several plants that can repel mosquitoes. See if you recognize any of them!
1. Wormwood
Wormwood, also known as white wormwood, is a type of composite plant similar to mugwort. It is known to people in rural areas and is born in February. The leaves are covered with a layer of soft white villi. The plant has a strong fragrance. It is not only a delicious wild vegetable but also has a good effect of repelling mosquitoes. However, the young ones are used for cooking, and the old ones are used for fumigation to repel mosquitoes. There is a saying, "February wormwood, May mugwort".
In May, you can pick some old wormwood, twist it into a string-like shape, place it in a well-ventilated area to dry, and make sure it doesn't get wet. After drying, the white wormwood can be lit like mosquito incense to repel mosquitoes. Hang it indoors at night, and it won't be bitten by mosquitoes all night. Moreover, its smoke is not irritating and has a pleasant sandalwood fragrance that is harmless to the human body.
Old wormwood↓
2. Marigold
Marigolds have bright orange-yellow small flowers and emit a pungent odor. It is this pungent odor that keeps mosquitoes away. This smell comes from a type of thiophene compound secreted by the plant, which is highly toxic to insects. Moreover, the insect-killing effect is hundreds of times stronger in sunlight than in the shade!
Therefore, in some African regions, marigolds are often planted under the eaves of houses and on the roofs of thatched houses to bask in the sun. Although the smell is not pleasant, the number of mosquitoes is indeed much less. Interested gardening friends can try growing one or two pots under the windows to see the effect.
If you don't have marigolds, you can use孔雀草 (Peacock grass) as a substitute. They are very close relatives and have similar effects in repelling insects and mosquitoes.
What kind of flowers and plants can repel mosquitoes
3. Scented Geranium
Scented geranium is a variety of geranium and is commonly known as "mosquito-repelling grass" in the flower market. Its leaves have a light and refreshing fragrance that is very pleasant and suitable for placing in the bedroom. Although it looks unremarkable, it is very sturdy, not withering in the summer sun and not afraid of the cold in winter. It doesn't bloom much, and the larger the plant, the better the mosquito-repelling effect.
Some gardening friends say that this type of mosquito-repelling plant only secretes substances harmful to mosquitoes when it is bitten and damaged. I am not sure about the specifics. If you have experience with this, please leave a comment to introduce it to everyone~
4. Night-blooming Cestrum
Night-blooming Cestrum is suitable for keeping on a sunny windowsill or in a well-ventilated area. Its aromatic mechanism makes it smell stronger at night than during the day. The fragrance is effective in repelling insects and can also kill germs. However, it also has a slight harmful effect on humans, so it's best not to place it in the bedroom.