Summer is coming. When are these plants going to grow? The mosquito repellent effect is super good

As the temperature rises, the pace of summer is getting closer and closer. Facing the coming summer, what many friends worry about is not the hot sun, but the annoying mosquitoes. At this time, everyone likes to order mosquito incense or mosquito-repellent liquid at home, but it is harmful to the human body after all. Therefore, you might as well raise some mosquito repellent plants, such as mosquito repellent grass, lavender, basil, etc., which can not only drive away mosquitoes, but also green the environment and nourish nature. It is a very good choice. So, what are the mosquito repellent potted plants? Let's take a look at it. There must be nothing wrong with raising a basin.

I. repellent mosquito grass

Speaking of potted plants with good mosquito repellent effect, there is no shortage of mosquito repellent grass. Mosquito repellent grass contains geraniol substance can effectively drive insects, just look at the name to know its efficacy, because of the perennial lemon flavor, has a good mosquito repellent effect. In the maintenance process of mosquito repellent, the most suitable growth temperature of mosquito repellent is 10-25 ℃, it can survive the winter safely above 0 ℃, and lemon fragrance can be emitted normally when it is above 15 ℃. The higher the temperature, the stronger the fragrance. Spraying an appropriate amount of water spray to the plant leaves can make the citronellal substance released continuously, thus making the mosquito repellent effect better; mosquito repellent grass is resistant to drought and afraid of stagnant water, so the water is properly controlled in the process of growth. Too much watering, basin soil water content is too large, will cause overgrowth or rotten roots. When the spring and autumn growth and flowering is exuberant, it can be watered more appropriately, but it should also be appropriate to keep the basin soil moist. If the temperature is low in winter and the plant grows slowly, it should be watered as little as possible.

2. Basil

Many people know that basil is a natural seasoning plant with a very fragrant aroma. The air of this green plant is naturally fresh at home. In fact, basil is also an effective mosquito repellent plant. It has a slightly irritating fragrance to keep mosquitoes away! When maintaining basil, basil is a deep-rooted plant, and its roots can be buried in 50-100 cm, so it is appropriate to choose well-drained, fertile and loose sandy loam and apply sufficient base fertilizer before planting. In home farming, it is best to choose a deep and wide flowerpot to meet basil's deep-rooted needs; at the same time, keep the soil moist, but not watery. Basil can only grow well in well-drained soil and cannot be soaked in water all the time. For mature basil, water should be watered once every morning to give basil sufficient time to absorb and evaporate water and prevent the soil from drying at night.

Lavender

Lavender has a refreshing fragrance, not only can relieve fatigue, relax the spirit, this fragrance can also play the role of repelling mosquitoes, planted in the living room, bedroom is a good choice. In the maintenance of lavender, lavender is semi-heat-resistant, cool, warm in winter and cool in summer, the suitable temperature for growth is 15-25 ℃, it can grow at 5-30 ℃, the limited temperature is above 35 ℃, and the top stems and leaves are yellow above 38-40 ℃ for a long time. The northern winter begins to dormancy for a long time below 0 ℃. When dormant, the seedlings can withstand the low temperature of-20 ℃. Lavender does not like the water retention in the roots, so it should wait until the soil is dry after a thorough watering. The surface culture medium is dry, the interior is moist, and the leaves wilt slightly. Water in the morning, avoid the sun, do not splash water on leaves and flowers, otherwise it is perishable and breeds diseases and insect pests.

4. Rosemary

The fragrance of rosemary can have the effect of repelling mosquitoes, but the smell of rosemary is strong, it is too awakening, it is better to put it in some ventilated places, too much smell will affect life, if you are sleepy reading, it is also good to refresh yourself with electric rosemary. In the maintenance process of rosemary, potted rosemary is easy to be placed in a warm, sunny and well-ventilated environment (avoid high temperature and humidity). If you water it, you need to water more in summer, and don't water it at noon when the temperature is high in summer. One in the morning and one in the evening. In other seasons, it is usually watered once a week. During maintenance, it is watered according to the situation of the basin soil. If it turns white, it needs to be watered.

With the arrival of summer, mosquito repellent plants are naturally an indispensable choice, which can not only green the home environment, but also have the effect of repelling mosquitoes. It is a very good indoor potted plant. The above introduces four kinds of potted plants which are very effective in repelling mosquitoes. Which one do you like best? Move your fingers and choose your best mosquito repellent plant!