Recommended high-appeal potted plants that are both edible and mosquito-repellent
Edible, mosquito-repellent, and highly attractive potted plants - calling them the champions of the plant world is no exaggeration at all. Have you ever seen them in their true form? No? No problem! The editor is here to lift the mysterious veil on these amazing potted plants. Everyone, reach out your hands and catch this wave of good stuff!
I. English ivy
English ivy (Hedera helix) has grayish-brown or dark brown stems and triangular-ovate leaves, and stays evergreen all year round. Indoors across the south, it is mostly grown in small and medium pots; while decorating and beautifying the environment, it can also repel insects and purify the air. In addition, English ivy can be used medicinally and as food - it is the right choice for dispelling rheumatism, promoting blood circulation, and reducing swelling.
II. Sedum kamtschaticum
Sedum kamtschaticum has short stems and firm, elliptical leaves with irregularly serrated edges, and tolerates shade, cold, and drought. Because it has dense clumps, emerald branches and green leaves, golden-yellow flowers, strong adaptability, a bitter taste that repels insects, and air-freshening properties, and because eating it can also detoxify, lower blood pressure, calm the nerves, promote blood circulation and stop bleeding, and soothe the mind, it is deeply loved by many gardening fans.
III. Lemon balm
Lemon balm has a short root system, white or pale yellow flowers, and broad ovate, serrated, wrinkled leaves. Its lemony fresh scent can relieve headaches, promote digestion, stimulate appetite, repel insects, and freshen the air. The lemon-flavored leaves can be brewed as tea, made into fruit jam, or used as a garnish for desserts.
If the outdoor air is murky, growing these edible, mosquito-repellent, and highly attractive potted plants and turning your home into a green "oxygen bar" is still a wise choice for staying indoors!