Mint and mugwort, repelling insects and benefiting the body and mind

Vanilla scent repels mosquitoes but attracts butterflies

Many families, especially those with elderly people, like to tend to flowers and plants in their spare time. In fact, the annoying mosquitoes in this season can also be repelled by planting plants. Some herbs that grow in summer emit a pungent scent, so mosquitoes generally don't come near them.

For example, herbs such as geranium, mugwort, mint, patchouli, and sage can effectively repel mosquitoes. Geranium is also called mosquito repellent grass. It has been promoted in the past as having a good mosquito repellent effect. In fact, there are not many professional researches in this area. However, judging from the plant growth environment in Zhongshan Botanical Garden, the number of mosquitoes in the growth area of ​​this type of plant is obviously less than that of other plants.

Although the special aroma emitted by some herbs can repel mosquitoes, it does not affect its ability to attract bees and butterflies. For example, herbs such as sky blue sage and dark blue sage do not attract mosquitoes with their aroma, but do attract butterflies. Their flowering season is generally between May and July every year. Whenever they are in full bloom, they attract many butterflies. Planting such plants at home not only smells good, but is also very ornamental.

Mint is easier to grow by pinching the top, while lavender is prone to root rot when it is damp

In addition to plants such as sage, mint, and rosemary, lavender, which is popular among women, is also one of the mosquito repellent plants. Like sage, it is attractive to butterflies, but mosquitoes avoid it.

However, in addition to lavender, other herbs, especially mint and spearmint, are one of the preferred plants for repelling mosquitoes and insects. Mint is easy to grow and usually survives well unless it is planted too densely. Since mint is particularly easy to divide, it usually grows very lush. If you want mint and spearmint to grow well, there is a little trick, which is to pinch off the leaves frequently, so that they will grow better. In addition to repelling insects, mint leaves are also a very good food ingredient. They can be used to make tea or cook in the summer to effectively refresh the mind.

Plants in the rainy season need more ventilation, as diseased plants are more likely to attract mosquitoes.

Although growing herbs can be a "green insect repellent", some families have found that after entering summer, the plants in their homes are more attractive to mosquitoes than in other seasons. Not only are there mosquitoes and flying insects flying everywhere, but they also easily attract ants and other reptiles, which makes many flower growers very annoyed.

If this happens, it may be that the plant is diseased. Especially during the rainy season, some plants are more likely to develop diseases, and diseases are more difficult to detect than insect pests. Some plants wilt after being infected with diseases, but flower growers do not understand this and think it is due to insufficient fertilization or watering. In fact, further watering or fertilizing may make the situation worse.

Some people like to water their plants at home frequently and place them in airtight places. This can easily lead to plant diseases and root rot. If the plants are diseased or have root rot, they will easily attract mosquitoes, especially if they are watered and fertilized frequently. The dampness and rotten smell will make your home an easier target for mosquitoes.

How to prevent plants from rotting roots and attracting insects during the rainy season?

In fact, just place the plants in a breathable and ventilated place. Nowadays, many flower pots are made of plastic, which is actually not good for plant growth. The non-breathable material can easily rot the roots of the plants, so it is best to choose a clay pot with good air permeability. At the same time, the soil should be disinfected, which is more conducive to the growth of plants.