What are the different kinds of mosquito-repelling plants?
Are you curious about the types of mosquito-repelling plants and the related knowledge of five common mosquito-repelling plants? Let's find out together next.
Now that the weather is getting hotter and there might be mosquitoes at home, this has been a nuisance for many friends. Some friends choose to plant mosquito-repelling plants in the living room in the hope of driving away the mosquitoes in the house, but when choosing mosquito-repelling plants, it is recommended to choose these five. Keeping these five mosquito-repelling plants at home not only has a good mosquito-repelling effect but also makes the room smell fragrant. Let's take a look.
Firstly, let's see which five mosquito-repelling plants to keep at home?
1. Mosquito-repelling plant
2. Peppermint
Peppermint is a familiar herb, and its aroma is too much for mosquitoes, who will definitely avoid it. It has a very good mosquito-repelling effect. Peppermint is very easy to grow and is one of the best aromatic potted plants. Pull out a few or cut a handful, plant them in a pot, keep the soil moist, and provide good lighting, and you can wait for them to thrive. You can also buy ready-made ones from a flower shop, and they have a very developed root system, self-propagating and growing every year. Peppermint has many uses; it can be eaten as a vegetable, it's crisp and refreshing. It can be applied to the forehead and eyelids to relieve fatigue. It can also be used as tea, infused in water to cool down. Most importantly, it can repel mosquitoes! It's very suitable for cultivation in summer!
3. Mugwort
Mugwort has a pungent and bitter taste, and its leaves are a type of Chinese herb. As a perennial herbaceous plant, the entire plant emits a special fragrance that mosquitoes hate and will avoid. Keeping a pot or bundle at home can reduce the suffering from mosquitoes in summer. Mugwort can be eaten, made into cakes; crushed and added to dough for coloring and nutrition; used as stuffing, in cold dishes; or made into mugwort pillows to aid sleep and relieve fatigue, among many other uses! Mugwort is very easy to plant, needing moist soil, good ventilation, and plenty of sunlight.
4. Lavender
Lavender, also known as sweetgrass or香水 plant, is a perennial herbaceous flower. Its fragrance is disliked by mosquitoes. Placing a pot in the house can keep mosquitoes away with its faint scent. Lavender has a developed root system and prefers loose, breathable, fertile soil rich in silicate calcium. It does not thrive in acidic, heavy, and poorly drained soil. It enjoys plenty of sunlight, is cold and drought-tolerant, and does not require much water.
5. Night-blooming cereus
Night-blooming cereus, also known as night daphne, is a perennial climber. Its flowers bloom gradually after sunset each day, releasing a strong fragrance until dawn. This fragrance is also disliked by mosquitoes, which will avoid it. Is it more effective than mosquito repellent? It's truly magical. The strong fragrance of the night-blooming cereus may not be suitable for everyone. Placing the flowers in a window or on a balcony and opening the window will keep mosquitoes out of your house.
Secondly, what are the planting methods for mosquito-repelling plants?
1. Soil
Mosquito-repelling plants prefer neutral to slightly acidic soil. Within six months, you can use a mixture of six parts peat soil, one and a half parts vermiculite, one and a half parts perlite, and one part coal ash as a self-mixed nutrient-rich soil, which has a slightly acidic to neutral pH. After six months, the adaptability of mosquito-repelling plants is very strong and can be planted in any type of soil.
2. Temperature
Mosquito-repelling plants thrive in warm conditions, with the best growth temperature being between 10 to 25 degrees Celsius. Temperatures below 7 degrees or above 32 degrees are not conducive to growth. If overwintering indoors, the temperature should not drop below 12 degrees, and above 15 degrees, the plant can release a lemon scent relatively normally. The stronger the temperature, the stronger the scent.
3. Lighting
Mosquito-repelling plants prefer shade and are not tolerant of strong sunlight. In summer, it is important to provide shade, and it can be planted under trees or in shaded areas. For home potted plants, they are generally placed in a bright area indoors.
4. Watering
Mosquito-repelling plants should be watered once after repotting, and then watered every three to six days, making sure to water thoroughly but avoid积水. Watering should also follow the principle of keeping the soil moist but not wet.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to the types of mosquito-repelling plants and an overview of five common mosquito-repelling plants, hoping to provide green plant enthusiasts with some knowledge about green plants.