How to cultivate mosquito-eating plants

Mosquito Plant Growth Conditions

The temperature suitable for the growth of Mosquito Plant is between 15-25 degrees Celsius. It likes light, but it cannot tolerate strong light. It needs proper shade in summer. The soil for its growth needs to contain rich organic matter and maintain good air permeability and drainage. Also pay attention to the acidity and alkalinity. It grows poorly in alkaline soil.

How to grow mosquito plants

To cultivate mosquito plants, you need to use soil with good drainage and rich organic matter. When the climate is mild, you need to supplement it with sufficient sunlight and provide appropriate shade in the summer. It is better to control the temperature range between 15-25 degrees. During the growing period, you need to ensure sufficient water and apply fertilizer every 15-20 days, paying attention to the concentration.

Watering mosquito plants

Mosquito plant is drought-resistant, but it needs sufficient water during the growing period of the plant. Usually, it can be watered after the soil in the pot is completely dry. Water it thoroughly at one time and do not allow water to accumulate.

Fertilization of mosquito plants

The frequency of fertilizing mosquito plants is usually once every 15 to 20 days. Fertilizers can be organic fertilizers or compound fertilizers. Pay attention to the concentration and dilute them before use.

Mosquito-eating plant pest control

Common diseases of mosquito plants include leaf spot, which can be controlled by spraying methyl thiophanate or thiophanate-methyl; stem rot is mainly caused by dampness and poor ventilation. Once the stem segments are found to be black and rotten, watering should be stopped immediately, the rotten stem segments should be cut off, and lime sulfur or high-lipid film should be sprayed for control.

Common pests of mosquito plants include locusts, beetles, etc. Its leaves are often eaten. In addition, some piercing and sucking pests such as aphids and scale insects will also crawl all over the tender stems or leaves, directly affecting its growth. They can be killed by spraying with omethoate.

How to raise mosquito plants at home

When cultivating mosquito plants at home, it is best to use loose, breathable, nutrient-rich organic soil as the cultivation medium, control the temperature of its growth environment between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, and allow it to receive bright and sufficient light for nourishment every day.

During the peak growth period of mosquito plant, it needs to be watered thoroughly and sufficient fertilizer should be applied every 15 to 20 days to ensure its vigorous growth.

Precautions for mosquito plant maintenance

1. Do not feed

Many people like to feed various insects or other meat products when raising mosquito plants. This will cause indigestion in the mosquito plants. The mosquito plants can capture food by themselves. Normally, you only need to fertilize the mosquito plants to ensure their healthy growth.

2. Don’t touch

Do not touch the mosquito plant when it is being cultivated. Many people will put their fingers into its insect trap out of curiosity. Although the mosquito plant is non-toxic, doing so will cause the fingers to be injured by the hairs on the insect trap, leaving blood holes on the hands, so do not touch the mosquito plant easily.