Repel mosquitoes and absorb formaldehyde...a pot of flowers is equivalent to a treasure chest!

Jasmine

Effect: Refresh the mind, eliminate fatigue and make people feel relaxed.

This summer Huahua also bought two pots of jasmine and placed them in the office. The whole house is filled with fragrance!

When the jasmine flowers are half-open, pick them, place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry, brew them with hot water, and add an appropriate amount of honey. Have a cup on a drowsy afternoon to refresh yourself and invigorate your mind.

Maintenance points:

Light: Get more sunlight. Huahua has been placing the jasmine on the south-facing balcony, but found that it is still growing too tall. If you grow jasmine, you must pay attention to increasing the light.

Water: Water is indispensable. Jasmine is not drought-tolerant. The jasmine with flowers needs to be watered every two days. You should pay attention to it and water it when you see the soil is dry.

Reproduction method:

Jasmine can be propagated by cuttings, which can be done from April to October. Choose strong annual branches.

Cut the cuttings into a length of five or six centimeters, and retain two nodes on each cutting. The cutting medium can be river sand, vermiculite, perlite, etc. Keep the medium moist and it will take root in one to two months.

Mosquito repellent grass

Efficacy: It can emit a special smell, repel mosquitoes and purify the air.

(Photo by: Ning Jing Zhi Yuan Source: Sina Blog)

Mosquito repellent grass, originally known as scented geranium, can emit a special smell, which has a good repellent effect on some mosquitoes. It has very few diseases and pests of its own and is very suitable for home maintenance.

Maintenance points:

Water: Huahua has also grown mosquito repellent grass before. It is a very easy to grow plant and very drought-resistant. It does not need too much water. The moisturizing potting soil can be moist or slightly dry.

Light: Although it does not require much water, mosquito repellent grass still requires a lot of light. When caring for it at home, it must be placed in a place with sufficient light so that it can grow quickly.

Reproduction method:

Mosquito repellent grass is mainly grown by cuttings. The best time for cuttings is April, May and September and October each year. Cut the top buds about five centimeters long, place them in a cool place to dry the incisions, and then cut them into loose and breathable substrates. They will survive in three or four weeks.

(Photo by: Kechugui Source: Yuhuagu)

Rubber Tree

Efficacy: Absorb dust in the air and purify the air.

Rubber trees can effectively absorb dust in the air, so you will often see a layer of dust on the leaves of rubber trees. The effect is very good. It has a good absorption effect on formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and hydrogen fluoride in the air!

Maintenance points:

Light: Huahua thinks the rubber tree is one of the easiest plants to grow. Its leaves are dark green and it does not require much light. Huahua previously placed it in a north-facing bedroom and it grew well.

Water: Plants with large leaves generally require a lot of water, and the rubber tree is no exception. The soil must be kept moist during the growth period, but there should be no stagnant water, otherwise the roots will rot in minutes.

Reproduction method:

You can also use the cutting method for rubber trees, which is simple and convenient. The best time for cuttings is late spring and early summer. Semi-lignified branches should be selected for cuttings. It is best to cut from the middle part of the branch, and the length should be the length of three buds.

Choose perlite or river sand as the cutting medium, keep the medium moist, and it will take root in more than 20 days. When you see new shoots growing on the cuttings, gradually increase the light to ensure normal growth of the cuttings.

Lavender

Effect: sedative, hypnotic

Lavender is strong and resistant to pruning, and its light blue-purple flowers exude nobility and elegance. After the lavender flowers bloom, you can place the flowers in a well-lit place to dry, then put them in a cloth bag and place them under your pillow. This can help promote sleep.

Maintenance points:

Light: If you want to harvest a bag of lavender, sufficient light is essential, otherwise it is very likely that it will not bloom.

Water: Lavender is a dry-loving plant and does not require much water. The soil can be kept moist during the growth period. Proper water control is required during the dormant period and flowering period.

Reproduction method:

Lavender can be propagated by cuttings and sowing, and the easiest method is of course cuttings. The time for cuttings is mainly during the Spring Festival and autumn.

Unlike woody plants, for lavender cuttings, you need to choose tenderer branches about five centimeters in length. Soak the ends of the branches in rooting powder and then cut them into the substrate. They will take root in two or three weeks.

(Photo by: Tanya Mint Crisp Source: lizibuluo)

ivy

Effect: Absorb nicotine in the air.

Ivy can effectively absorb nicotine, benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, etc. in the air. It is very suitable for families with smokers or families that have just renovated their rooms.

Maintenance points:

Light: Ivy is very shade-tolerant and the general home environment can meet its normal growth needs.

Water: Ivy requires a lot of water. The soil should be kept moist during the growth period. Once there is a lack of water, the leaves will wilt quickly. Don’t blame Huahua for not reminding you. If the air is dry, you should also spray more water to moisturize.

Reproduction method:

Ivy cuttings are mainly taken in spring and autumn. When taking cuttings, choosing woody branches will have a higher survival rate. The cuttings are about 15 centimeters long and have three or four aerial roots. If you keep the soil moist, they will take root in about a month.

honeysuckle

Effect: Clearing away heat and removing internal heat

Honeysuckle has had rich medicinal value since ancient times. It can clear away heat and fire, disinfect and relieve pain, and the effect is very significant. Before the honeysuckle flowers bloom, pick the flower buds and dry them. When you want to drink them in the future, just make tea with them!

Maintenance points:

Light: Honeysuckle likes sufficient light. When cared for at home, it is best to grow it outdoors. If conditions do not permit, try to place it in a place with sufficient light.

Water: Keep the soil moist during the growing period.

Reproduction method:

Honeysuckle cuttings are generally carried out during the rainy season in summer. Cut cuttings about 25 cm long, remove the branches at the bottom of the cuttings, use river sand as the cutting medium, water thoroughly after cuttings, keep the soil moist, and it will take root in two or three weeks.

Aloe Vera

Efficacy: beauty and skin care, anti-itching and sterilization

Aloe vera has many functions. Some of its juices can beautify, remove wrinkles, and make the skin more delicate. Some can relieve itching. If you get bitten by mosquitoes on your back in the summer, just apply aloe vera. Some can even be used directly in cooking!

Maintenance points:

Light: Aloe vera likes sufficient light and has a certain degree of shade tolerance, making it very suitable for home maintenance.

Water: Aloe vera does not require much water. The soil should be relatively dry during its growth period. Avoid waterlogging in the pot soil.

Reproduction method:

Aloe vera can be propagated by division. It is easy to grow small aloe vera at the root of a healthy aloe vera. When dividing the plant, just break off the new aloe vera from the old plant and plant it in loose and breathable soil.

Areca palm

Effect: Increase air humidity and remove harmful substances in the air.

If you plant a Areca palm at home, it can effectively increase the air humidity, especially when the indoor humidity is low, it is simply a natural humidifier.

Maintenance points:

Light: Areca palm is shade-tolerant and can grow normally in sufficient light or semi-shade conditions.

Water: Areca palm likes a warm and humid environment. The soil in the pot needs to be kept moist during the growth period and should not be dry.

Reproduction method:

Areca palm can be propagated by division, which can be done all year round. When dividing the plant, take it out of the pot, remove some of the soil, then use a knife to divide the Areca palm into several clumps, apply wood ash on the wounds, and put each clump back into the pot.

Well, that's all I'll introduce to you today.

Flower lovers, what other useful precious plants do you have?

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