This "four types" of flowers are fragrant throughout
In urban life, we always long for a natural and fragrant living environment. Compared to chemical essential oils, fragrant plants not only purify the air but also provide continuous mental healing effects. The four fragrant plants introduced today not only have good looks but also make every corner emit a natural fragrance.
One, the queen of winter fragrance: Dianthus caryophyllus
Key points for maintenance
As a famous traditional Chinese flower, Dianthus caryophyllus blooms around the Spring Festival. The pale purple flower buds wrapped in waxy leaves release a sweet vanilla-like fragrance. It is recommended to place it on the window sill of the study, as the emitted eucalyptol can effectively improve the indoor microbial environment.
Daily care
Use a mixture of akadama soil and pine needle soil for cultivation, and supplement monopotassium phosphate once a month in spring and autumn. In summer, it needs to be shaded by 70%, and in winter, it should maintain above 5°C for overwintering. Pruning to maintain an umbrella-like plant shape is more conducive to the diffusion of fragrance.
Two, the mosquito repellent master: Yunnan清香木
Space application
The清香木 with its natural lemon eucalyptol fragrance is especially suitable for placement near the front door or by the sliding door of the balcony. The concentration of negative ions it releases is three times that of ordinary plants, and it can reduce the PM2.5 concentration by 35%.
Shaping skills
Use a shallow clay pot for the cliff-like shaping, and apply chelated iron foliage fertilizer once a month to make the leaves appear attractive copper red. Pay attention to maintaining good ventilation to avoid red spider infestation.
Three, autumn exclusive: Osmanthus盆栽
Flowering management
Choosing the everblooming Osmanthus variety can achieve flowering all year round. When it is in full bloom around the Mid-Autumn Festival, the fragrance concentration in a 1-square-meter space can reach 7.2μg/m³. It is recommended to pair it with a blue and white porcelain pot and place it on the southeast-facing windowsill to receive morning sunlight.
Soil and fertilizer points
Use a 4:1 ratio of decomposed leaf soil and river sand, and promptly剪除 the remaining flowers after flowering and apply bone meal. A 5-year-old plant can be used to make osmanthus honey, preserving the taste of autumn.
Four, the cool-making machine: Chocolate mint
This "four types" of flowers are fragrant throughout
Creative application
Different from ordinary mint, chocolate mint has a cocoa fragrance, and its tender leaves can be used to make mojitos. Adding charcoal pieces to hydroponics can maintain root health, and add 2 drops of seaweed extract when changing water weekly.
Secret to abundant blooms
Use the "cutting the top to promote branching" method. When the plant is 15cm tall, keep 3 pairs of leaves and prune. Combined with LED grow lights, it can achieve annual harvest. Note that intercropping with basil can prevent leaf miners.
These four fragrant plants have their unique uses: Dianthus caryophyllus purifies enclosed spaces,清香木 protects the air at the entrance, Osmanthus creates a festive atmosphere, and mint creates a home bar. It is recommended to plant according to the function of the space, such as placing a large清香木 in the living room corner, Dianthus caryophyllus on the bedroom window sill, hydroponic mint on the kitchen windowsill, and leaving Osmanthus for the balcony. Regularly rotate the pot's orientation to ensure even light exposure and more stable fragrance production. After trying these living fragrances, you will find that air fresheners are no longer needed!