How to propagate mosquito-repelling grass
About the knowledge of how to propagate mosquito-repelling grass and the propagation methods of cutting and planting, the editor of the website will introduce to the netizens next.
Mosquito-repelling grass is also called fragrant grass or Pelargonium graveolens (not all pelargoniums are called mosquito-repelling grass, only Pelargonium graveolens is called mosquito-repelling grass).
Mosquito-repelling grass belongs to the Geraniaceae family, Geranium genus, and is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. It can usually survive for 1-5 years and can grow up to 1 meter tall, while potted plants may be shorter. It is not cold-resistant but can tolerate temperatures as low as minus three degrees Celsius. In the north, it needs to be moved indoors to overwinter.
Mosquito-repelling grass can act as a mosquito repellent, emitting a lemon fragrance, and the stronger the temperature, the stronger the scent, resulting in better pest control. Both the leaves and flowers of the plant emit fragrance. The plant can bloom three times a year, the first time in late spring (March), the second in midsummer (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!
First, choose the soil, which can be forest soil, peat soil, or decomposed leaf soil. Regardless of the type of soil chosen, add some Styrofoam granules to increase the soil's looseness and breathability. The topsoil of the mosquito-repelling grass should be exposed to observe the dryness and wetness of the soil, and watering can be controlled accordingly.
How to propagate mosquito-repelling grass
Second is lighting, mosquito-repelling grass is a photophilic plant and is also sun-resistant. 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 summer can burn the leaves.
Then comes fertilization. Although mosquito-repelling grass is very tolerant of poor soil, to ensure better growth, it can be fertilized once per season. In the growth periods of spring, summer, and autumn, thin and frequent fertilization with organic fertilizer is best.
Lastly, watering management. Mosquito-repelling grass is relatively drought-resistant and afraid of waterlogging, so it should be watered only when the soil is dry. Watering can be combined with liquid fertilizer. After watering, the soil should be loosened slightly to prevent hardening and compaction.
The usual propagation method for mosquito-repelling grass is cutting, which is typically done in spring when the plant is just sprouting, making it 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 part can be cut for propagation.
The above content about how to propagate mosquito-repelling grass and its cutting propagation methods introduced by the Green Enthusiast Network is hoped to be helpful to you!