What plant is Yimanxiang
Among the many aromatic plants, Yimanxiang is unique with its unique "tactile fragrance" characteristics. This subshrub plant, with the scientific name of Camellia japonica, is not only a popular choice for home green plants, but also given the elegant name of "Toujian Fragrance" because of its ability to exude the fragrance of apple when touched. The gland cells covered on the surface of the leaves are the source of its magical aroma. Analysis of the morphological characteristics of Yimaoxiang's unique plant structure The subshrub shape with a height of 15-30cm makes Yimaoxiang both herbaceous softness and woody resilience. Its stem is semi-lignified, its surface is densely covered with white villi, and it is highly branched, making it easy to form a plump plant type. Characteristics of fleshy leaves: ovoid, fleshy leaves are 3-5mm thick, leaf margins are obtuse and serrated, and glandular hairs of 300-500 per square centimeter are distributed on the leaf surface. This special structure not only ensures water storage, but also serves as a storage place for the aroma substance "levoronellol". As a typical Mediterranean climate plant, the optimum growth temperature is 25-30℃, and it needs to be kept above 5℃ in winter. Scattered light irradiation for 4-6 hours a day can make leaves plump and increase the concentration of aroma substances by 40%. It is recommended to use the mixed substrate of pearlite: peat soil: vermiculite =1:2:1, and the pH value should be controlled between 6.0 and 6.5. Adding 5 g bone meal per liter of substrate every two years can significantly promote root development. Multi-functional application scenarios When 2-3 pots of home mosquito repellent solutions are placed per square meter, the citronellal component released can achieve 85% mosquito repellent effect. Place it on the bedroom sill at night to purify the air and help sleep.
As a multi-functional plant that integrates viewing, eating, and repelling mosquitoes, the secret to maintaining a fragrance is to "control the water when it is dry and wet, and avoid exposure to light when it is lacking." It is recommended to wipe the leaves with beer diluted 100 times every month, which can not only remove dust but also enhance the luster of the leaves through the maltose component.