Put a pot of mosquito-repellent plant on the balcony, feel refreshed and keep mosquitoes away, even save money on mosquito coils

In summer, it is both humid and stuffy, and many flower lovers like to sit on the balcony or in the yard after work to cool off and admire their potted plants, but mosquitoes and small flying insects keep hovering over 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 lose even the mood to admire the flowers.

Today Hua'er will introduce to everyone this plant that, when placed in a pot on the balcony, can make you feel refreshed and can also repel mosquitoes and drive away insects, so you no longer have to worry about them bothering you.

1. Mosquito-repellent plant

The mosquito-repellent plant, also known as scented geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), is a herbaceous plant. Its leaves give off a fragrance, a bit like lemon, which has a refreshing effect when inhaled by people, while small flying insects and mosquitoes do not like this smell. Placing it around potted plants can drive them away.

The mosquito-repellent plant likes warmth and tolerates drought, and hates waterlogging. When watering, be very careful not to let water accumulate, as it easily causes yellow leaves and root rot. It likes light, and sufficient sunlight can make it grow more verdant. It can grow better in neutral or slightly alkaline soil.

2. Lavender

Lavender, also known as the perfume plant, is a small shrub. Its leaves are mostly linear or lanceolate-linear, and 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 the 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 thoroughly again when the potting soil turns white and shows signs of cracking.

3. Mint

Mint is an evergreen plant in all four seasons, and many flower lovers keep some at home. The smell it gives off itself has a very strong effect of repelling mosquitoes and driving away insects, and it can also be used for cooking, making tea, simmering soup and so on, and has 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. Put together with other potted plants, and in summer give it more water and some nitrogen fertilizer, and it will easily fill the pot.

That is all for the introduction of the 3 kinds of plants that can drive away small flying insects. If flower lovers have other additions, you can share them with everyone in the comment section below. If you want to learn more about flower-growing knowledge, you can follow Huajianke!