How to grow mosquito-repellent geranium? A few tips to keep it lush green and pleasantly fragrant
Care tips for mosquito-repellent geranium: a few tricks to guarantee lush green growth and a pleasant fragrance! Try it if you don't believe me! Let's take a look together below!
Mosquito-repellent geranium, also known as the mosquito-repellent tree, is a brand-new all-natural mosquito-repellent product specially researched and developed by experts. The mosquito-repellent geranium has beautiful leaf shapes and plant form, an elegant posture, and stays evergreen all year round, practical yet tasteful. In addition, its unique lemon fragrance can freshen the air (especially by absorbing cigarette smoke) and keep it fragrant through all four seasons, making people feel relaxed and happy; it is a natural "air freshener." While repelling mosquitoes, mosquito-repellent geranium also has antibacterial, deodorizing, health-promoting, anti-depression and stress-relieving effects. Apart from that, it also has extremely high ornamental value and can be displayed as a potted flower for viewing on various occasions, and is also very suitable for keeping at home. Keep reading.
Mosquito-repellent geranium likes shade and must not be exposed to strong light during its growing period, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow and withered; especially in summer, shade must be increased, and it can be planted under trees or in shaded spots. Household potted plants are generally kept indoors in a cool, ventilated place. In winter it likes a sunny and warm care environment, so it should usually be moved outdoors appropriately to receive some sunlight. In addition, mosquito-repellent geranium is not afraid of sunlight but is afraid of waterlogging, especially of water accumulating in the soil; so if you usually water too much, be sure to drain it promptly, and since it is afraid of heat, also note that when watering in summer you should spray some water on its leaves as well. This also keeps the leaves clean, and at this time all the stomata on the leaves will open, and the scent released will be even more fresh and pleasant, with a great effect on repelling mosquitoes. Keep reading.
Mosquito-repellent geranium is not tolerant of cold, nor of summer heat, so it grows slowly in the peak of summer. It is slightly tolerant of dry air and tolerant of soil drought, but afraid of high-temperature, high-humidity climates. If it is hot and humid, the roots are prone to rot, and in a high-temperature environment the plant easily goes dormant and stops growing. So when caring for mosquito-repellent geranium, pay attention to the temperature of its growing environment. Generally speaking, the most suitable growing temperature for mosquito-repellent geranium is 10~25°C; it can overwinter safely above 0°C, and above 15°C it can normally release its lemon fragrance. The higher the temperature, the more fragrance it releases. Spraying the plant appropriately with water mist can make the citronellal substances be released continuously, thus making the mosquito-repellent effect even better. Keep reading.
When caring for mosquito-repellent geranium, also pay attention to choosing suitable potting soil. Since mosquito-repellent geranium (mosquito-repellent grass) grows extremely fast in the seedling stage, repotting is more frequent during the seedling stage. Within six months, it is suitable to use a special homemade nutrient soil of 6 parts peat soil, 1.5 parts vermiculite, 1.5 parts perlite and 1 part coal ash, with a pH that is slightly acidic to neutral. You can also buy ready-mixed commercial foliage-plant substrate soil (pH 5.5-7) from a flower market. After six months, the plant is extremely adaptable and can use any soil. In addition, because it grows vigorously, also pay attention to pruning its branches and leaves in time, so that it always maintains the most beautiful state and its ornamental value is improved. Keep reading.
When caring for mosquito-repellent geranium, also pay attention to reasonable fertilizing. Generally speaking, because it grows quickly, it needs timely repotting. Each time you repot, water it thoroughly once; after half a month of recovering, you can begin fertilizing. Spring is the vigorous growth period of the plant. You can use 20-10-20 and 14-0-14 water-soluble compound fertilizer at 200mg/L solution, alternating them every 15 days. Watering should follow the principle of alternating dry and wet; in summer's high temperatures, water less and do not fertilize, which helps the root system develop and improves disease resistance. For home cultivation, you can also apply a small amount of cake fertilizer and rice-washing water, etc. If you can do all of the above, you can ensure that the mosquito-repellent geranium you care for grows lush green and pleasantly fragrant!
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