How to cultivate mosquito-repelling grass
Life knowledge series, an introduction to the cultivation of mosquito-repelling grass and related explanations of green plant and flower cultivation methods, with specific details as follows:
Mosquito-repelling grass is also known as scented leaf geranium (not all geraniums are called mosquito-repelling grass, only scented leaf geranium is called mosquito-repelling grass)!
Mosquito-repelling grass belongs to the perennial evergreen herbaceous plants of the Geraniaceae Geranium genus, and can generally survive for 1-5 years. The plant can grow up to 1 meter tall, while potted plants may be shorter. Mosquito-repelling grass is not cold-resistant but can withstand temperatures as low as minus three degrees Celsius. In the north, it needs to be moved indoors to overwinter.
Mosquito-repelling grass can repel mosquitoes, emitting a lemon-like scent, and the stronger the temperature, the stronger the scent, which enhances its insect-repelling effect. Both the leaves and flowers of mosquito-repelling grass emit a fragrance, and the plant can bloom three times a year, with the first bloom in late spring (March), the second in mid-summer (June), and the third in early autumn (around August).
Mosquito-repelling grass is one of the easiest flowers to cultivate and prefers slightly acidic soil.
Understanding the characteristics of mosquito-repelling grass can help us cultivate it better!
Firstly, choose the soil, which can be forest soil, peat soil, or decomposed leaf soil. Regardless of which type of soil is chosen, some foam granules should be added to increase soil looseness and breathability. It's best to keep the topsoil of mosquito-repelling grass exposed to easily observe the dryness or moisture of the soil, and to have a measure for watering.
How to cultivate mosquito-repelling grass
Secondly, lighting is important. Mosquito-repelling grass is a light-loving plant and can tolerate sun exposure. Although it can be exposed to direct sunlight in spring, autumn, and winter, it needs to be avoided during the high-temperature periods of summer. The strong sunlight at noon in the summer can burn the leaves.
Then, fertilizing. Although mosquito-repelling grass is very tolerant of poor soil, to ensure better growth, it can be fertilized once per season. During the active growth periods of spring, summer, and autumn, it can be fertilized frequently with a light application of organic fertilizer.
Lastly, watering management. Mosquito-repelling grass is relatively drought-resistant and dislikes waterlogging, so it's sufficient to water it when it's dry. Watering can be combined with liquid fertilizer. After watering, once the soil is slightly dry, it should be turned over to prevent soil compaction.
The general propagation method for mosquito-repelling grass is cutting, which is usually done in spring when the plant is just sprouting and is easy to survive.
Mosquito-repelling grass is a herbaceous plant and does not need to be pruned, but to extend its life, the lower aging branches can be cut off and the upper parts can be rooted.
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