Can the latest mint purify the air?

Peppermint is a kind of aromatic crop with special economic value, also known as wild mint, night incense, Yindan grass, etc., mostly born in mountains and wetlands and underground, widely distributed in temperate areas of the northern hemisphere, distributed all over our country, can be used as medicine, can also be used as vegetables, can also be used as bonsai, let's take a look at whether peppermint can purify the air!

Can mint purify the air?

Peppermint purifies the air. Peppermint will emit a cool smell of peppermint volatile oil, which can purify the dreary air in the bedroom, especially after a night's sleep, the bedroom contains a lot of dirty exhaust gas produced by breathing, which is in urgent need of fresh and natural smell to purify. Moreover, peppermint oil can stimulate nerves, exhilarate and refresh people. For people who are chaotic and lack of spirit in their work and study, it can be refreshing to smell the smell of peppermint leaves.

Does peppermint really repel mosquitoes?

Mint has a certain mosquito repellent effect. Peppermint oil, menthone and menthol in peppermint are easily dispersed and can dispel mosquitoes to a certain extent. Moreover, peppermint also contains deworming essential oil, which smells very mild and is harmless to the human body. Therefore, it can be used as an indoor insect repellent plant, although its mosquito repellent effect is relatively limited, but it is better than pure nature and has no harm to the human body.

How to raise potted mint?

1. Soil: peppermint is not picky about the soil, but likes fertile and soft soil. If the flowerpot is too small or the soil is too little, it will grow very slowly, so it is necessary to use breathable, water-permeable and fertile soil. Ordinary garden soil or rotten leaf soil can add some chicken manure.

2. Sunshine: peppermint likes plenty of sunshine and must be placed in a place with plenty of sunshine. You don't have to worry about the sun in summer. If the sun is not enough, the leaves will not grow, and they are especially thin. The whole pot may become smaller and smaller.

3. Moisture: peppermint likes the moist soil environment and is more resistant to moisture, especially during the growth period, but the amount of water should not be too large, and waterlogging is strictly prohibited. Usually when watering, we should maintain the habit of "do not dry, do not water, water thoroughly" habit.

4. Fertilization: peppermint likes fertilizer, which is topdressing once a month during its growth period. Nitrogen fertilizer is the main fertilizer, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied properly. If the branches and leaves need to be harvested during the growth period, topdressing should be carried out during the harvest to promote the plant to restore a good plant shape.

5. Temperature: peppermint has a strong ability to adapt to temperature, its rhizome survives the winter and can withstand-15 ℃. The most suitable temperature for its growth is 25-30 ℃. It grows slowly when the temperature is below 15 ℃ and accelerates when the temperature is higher than 20 ℃.

6. Pruning: peppermint grows very vigorously, so it must be trimmed regularly. If the old seedling has no fragrance, it can be cut. And mint is very cheap, often pruned, use its leaves to make tea, there is no problem, the more cut, the more luxuriant.

7. Turn the basin: peppermint grows fast and should be turned once every spring. Peppermint is not strict with soil, but prefers neutral or alkaline soil that is fertile and well drained. Pot substrate can be prepared with rotten leaf soil, garden soil, rice bran ash or coarse sand and other materials.