How to grow mosquito repellent bamboo cypress and precautions How to grow mosquito repellent bamboo cypress

The mosquito-repellent bamboo cypress is easy to grow. Its branches and leaves are green and very shiny, and the crown is relatively dense and the tree shape is beautiful. In addition, the leaves and bark of the mosquito-repellent bamboo cypress can emit a strong clove scent all year round, and have the function of decomposing harmful exhaust gases, thereby achieving the effect of purifying the air and strongly repelling mosquitoes.

Cultivation method of mosquito repellent bamboo cypress

1. Lighting

Mosquito repellent bamboo cypress is very shade-tolerant and can accept scattered light, so it is suitable for cultivation in indoor balconies or sunny places near windows . It is best not to cultivate it in a completely shaded environment, which is not conducive to photosynthesis of the plant leaves.

2. Moisture

Mosquito repellent bamboo cypress is relatively drought-resistant and afraid of waterlogging. You can wait until the pot soil is completely dry before watering it , and water it thoroughly at one time to avoid water accumulation. In the hot summer , you can increase the frequency of watering .

3. Fertilization

Mosquito repellent bamboo cypress likes fertilizer and needs to be fertilized every 20-30 days during the growing season . You can choose nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer , apply thin fertilizer frequently, but control the concentration well. Too high a concentration can easily cause fertilizer damage.

Precautions for the maintenance of mosquito repellent bamboo cypress

When caring for the mosquito-repellent bamboo cypress, you should pay attention to the fact that it will enter a dormant or semi-dormant state in winter . At this time , you can cut off weak branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, overly dense branches, dead branches, etc. , which not only maintains the beautiful shape of the plant, but also prevents the occurrence of diseases and pests.

Can mosquito repellent bamboo be placed in the room?

Mosquito repellent bamboo can be placed in the room . Mosquito repellent bamboo combines the fragrance substances of geranium plants and plants containing citronellal. Under normal circumstances, the plant evaporates its own odor molecules through photosynthesis, which has an outstanding effect of repelling mosquitoes and insects.

Putting a pot in the office or at home can keep mosquitoes out; when the weather gets colder, the mosquitoes disappear, and you can collect the branches and leaves, dry them, and crush them into foam for use next year.