How to grow mosquito-repellent geranium? A full breakdown of the latest mosquito-repellent geranium growing methods

Mosquito-repellent geranium is a new type of plant developed by transferring the gene that produces citronellal from lemongrass into geranium, and under natural conditions it can release citronellal to achieve a mosquito-repellent effect. So everyone likes to grow a few pots at home, so how should mosquito-repellent geranium be grown? Let's take a look.

1. Soil

Mosquito-repellent geranium prefers neutral or slightly acidic soil. Plants within 6 months can also be grown in nutrient soil mixed with peat soil, vermiculite, perlite and coal ash at a ratio of 6:1.5:1.5:1, or some foliage plant potting mix can be bought. Plants after six months can use any soil, as at this time the requirements for soil are not high.

2. Temperature

Mosquito-repellent geranium is a plant that prefers warmth. The optimal growing temperature is between 10-25 degrees. If the temperature is below 7 degrees or above 32 degrees, it is not good for its growth. If it is grown indoors to overwinter, the temperature must not be lower than 12 degrees. If the temperature is above 15 degrees, it can normally release the lemon fragrance. The higher the temperature, the more it releases the fragrance. During care, spraying water mist on the leaves of mosquito-repellent geranium at the right time can make the citronellal substance continuously released, so the mosquito-repellent effect is better.

3. Light

Mosquito-repellent geranium actually prefers shade, and during growth it is not tolerant of strong direct sunlight, so in summer shading must be strengthened, otherwise its water will be evaporated completely, causing the leaves to shrink, and in severe cases withered and fallen leaves. For potted cultivation, it can be placed indoors in a well-ventilated spot for care in summer.

4. Watering and fertilizing

After mosquito-repellent geranium is repotted once, it should be watered once in time. During ordinary care, it is generally watered once every 3-6 days, and watering should soak through at once, without leaving standing water. Mosquito-repellent geranium can begin fertilizing ten days after the seedling-recovery period. Spring and autumn are its vigorous growth periods, and under normal circumstances it should be fertilized once every 15-20 days or so. During high summer temperatures, watering should be reduced, and then fertilizing should be stopped. This is beneficial for the robust growth of the mosquito-repellent geranium root system and can improve disease resistance.

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