What are the plants that can repel mosquitoes
A collection of life's little knowledge, regarding which plants can repel mosquitoes and the experience of the most effective mosquito-repellent green plants for green plant maintenance. Let's learn about it together.
It's April now, and many places are starting to feel like summer. As the temperature rises, mosquitoes come out to activity. The daytime temperature here is about 27 degrees Celsius, and mosquitoes are clearly noticeable. For friends who like to grow flowers and plants, it is inevitable to deal with the issue of mosquito prevention. If you live on a lower floor and have many mosquitoes in the summer, it is recommended to keep several potted plants that can repel mosquitoes, which can not only drive away mosquitoes but also enjoy flowers. The following five flowers are varieties that mosquitoes will "run away" from, with excellent mosquito-repellent effects. Plant them in spring and enjoy a mosquito-free summer.
Jasmine
The fragrance of jasmine flowers is pleasant to us, but to mosquitoes, it is a foul smell. Therefore, keeping several pots of jasmine at home can not only enjoy the fragrance of the flowers but also repel mosquitoes. Jasmine likes a well-lit environment, the more sunlight, the better for growing jasmine. If there is insufficient sunlight at home, growing jasmine needs to be cautious. Insufficient light makes it difficult to bloom, and if it doesn't bloom, it will just be an ordinary green plant that doesn't repel mosquitoes and may even attract them.
Marigold
Those who have grown marigolds should know that they have a special smell, even when not flowering, the branches and leaves have a bit of odor. Some people think the smell of marigolds is bad, while others think it's fragrant. Whether you think the smell of marigolds is bad or good, mosquitoes don't like it. Therefore, marigolds are excellent mosquito-repellent flowers. Keeping a few pots at the balcony or windowsill will make mosquitoes run away and effectively repel them.
Mint
Mint has a good mosquito-repellent effect, which everyone should know. In addition to repelling mosquitoes, mint is also edible. So for friends who like to grow flowers and vegetables, it's a good idea to keep a few pots of mint at home. Use it to repel mosquitoes when needed, and eat it as a vegetable when there are no mosquitoes, achieving two benefits at once. Mint can be propagated by cuttings from old branches, and now is a good time for cutting. When the temperature is higher than 15 degrees, it can take root in about 7 days and enter rapid growth. Mint grows fast, and if you want it to thrive, it's best to apply a little more compound fertilizer. Otherwise, it may stop growing after a while.
What are the plants that can repel mosquitoes
Lavender
Lavender can repel mosquitoes whether it is flowering or not, because mosquitoes don't like its smell (the leaves can also emit a faint fragrance when not flowering). Keeping a pot of lavender at home and placing it on the windowsill is very good. Moreover, the fragrance of lavender can also help with sleep, so keeping a pot of lavender in the bedroom is excellent. If you have a yard, planting a cluster of lavender will make the fragrance subtly drift, causing mosquitoes to run away. Although potted lavender is also possible, it may look unattractive if not properly maintained.
Pelargonium
The mosquito-repellent grass sold on the market is a relative of pelargonium and belongs to the same family. Therefore, pelargonium also has a good mosquito-repellent effect and can bloom, making it better than growing mosquito-repellent grass. Common pelargoniums have a good blooming ability and can bloom from now until the summer heat arrives. When the weather cools down in the fall, they can bloom again. In some places where it's not too hot in the summer, pelargoniums can still bloom continuously. Especially hanging pelargoniums, when grown on the balcony or windowsill, they bloom like a waterfall, preventing mosquitoes from invading and allowing the family to spend a comfortable summer.
If you want to repel mosquitoes and enjoy flowers, I personally recommend pelargonium, as it has good effects, a large number of blooms, and beautiful flowers! So, for friends who are afraid of mosquito bites, keeping several pots of pelargonium is very necessary. Start now, and you can enjoy a mosquito-free summer. If you find this useful, give it a thumbs up and follow me to learn more about flower cultivation knowledge.
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