What to do about small flying insects on potted plants? Growing a pot of grass beside them can make the insects detour around them
In summer, when it is both humid and stuffy, many flower lovers like to sit on the balcony or in the yard after work to cool off and admire their potted plants, but small flying insects keep flitting around above the pots. Even if you spray some insecticide, they disappear for a while, then fly back and keep pestering you. It is the most annoying thing, and you do not even feel like enjoying the flowers anymore.
Today Hua'er will introduce to everyone how growing a pot of grass beside your potted plants can make small flying insects detour around them, so you no longer have to worry about them bothering you.
1. Mosquito-repellent geranium
Mosquito-repellent geranium, also known as scented geranium, is a herbaceous plant. Its leaves give off a fragrance, a bit like lemon scent, which has a refreshing effect when people breathe it in, while small flying insects and mosquitoes dislike this smell. Placing it around potted plants can drive them away.
Mosquito-repellent geranium likes warmth and tolerates drought, and it hates waterlogging. When watering, be very careful not to let water accumulate, as this easily causes yellow leaves and root rot. It likes light, and sufficient sunlight can make it grow more emerald green. It can grow better in neutral or slightly alkaline soil.
2. Lavender
Lavender, also known as the perfume plant, belongs to the small shrubs. Its leaves are mostly linear, lanceolate-linear, and so on. Its flowering period lasts as long as 6 months, which is very long, and it comes with a fragrance. Nowadays many perfumes, shampoos, body washes, and so on have it added, and this fragrance has the effect of repelling mosquitoes and driving away insects.
Lavender has a particularly developed root system and likes deep, breathable soil rich in trace elements. When mixing soil, you can add some bone meal, eggshell powder, and so on to increase nutrients. It likes light and tolerates drought, can accept full sun, and does not have very high water requirements. Just water it thoroughly again when the potting soil turns pale and shows signs of drying and cracking.
3. Mint
Mint is an evergreen plant all year round. Many flower lovers grow some at home. The smell it gives off itself has a very strong mosquito-repelling and insect-driving effect, and it can also be used for cooking, making tea, making soup, and so on, with a very good function of clearing heat and detoxifying.
Mint has particularly strong vitality and is very easy to grow. It likes a warm, humid environment with sufficient light. When placed together with other potted plants, give it more water and some nitrogen fertilizer in summer, and it will easily fill the pot.
That is all for the introduction of the 3 kinds of grass that can drive away small flying insects. If flower lovers have other additions, you can share them with everyone in the comments section below. If you want to learn more about flower-growing knowledge, you can follow Hua Hua Xian Zi!