6 mosquito-repellent plants, keeping a pot at home works even better than floral water

It's summer now, and flower lovers who grow a lot of plants at home will notice that there seem to be more mosquitoes and bugs of all kinds. Using mosquito coils and the like feels polluting and unhealthy, so why not just grow a few pots of mosquito-repellent plants? On this weekend morning, here are several mosquito-repellent plants for your reference:

1. Mosquito plant

The mosquito plant (Pelargonium citrosum) has a fairly pleasant scent, but the plant is on the small side and the price is cheap, so it suits keeping 2-3 pots at home. It likes bright light, so it can be placed on a windowsill or other spots where mosquitoes tend to appear. It is said that one mosquito plant about 25 cm tall can drive away mosquitoes within a 10 sq m area. When caring for it, be careful not to overwater, otherwise it easily drowns.

2. Thyme

Thyme, which can be used in cooking as a seasoning, is also a fairly effective mosquito-repellent plant. If you have dried thyme, burning it will drive mosquitoes far away. Thyme loves light, so it is best grown on a balcony; the potting soil should be on the dry side for it to grow better.

3. Mint

Keeping a pot of mint in summer is very practical. It not only repels mosquitoes but also cools you down, relieves heat and prevents odors. It can survive whether placed on a balcony or in a relatively dark bathroom. When caring for it, keep the potting soil moist; placing it in a spot with plenty of light makes it easier to grow into a full, overflowing pot.

4. Geranium

Geranium (Pelargonium), which has an extremely long flowering period and is cold-tolerant, also has good mosquito-repellent effects. The distinctive scent it gives off makes mosquitoes flee as soon as they smell it. However, in summer it needs appropriate shading when cared for, and it should be planted in loose, breathable soil to avoid waterlogging and root rot.

5. Rosemary

Rosemary, an edible herb, gives off a fragrance that also has a mosquito-repellent effect. Planting a pot on the balcony this season will quickly grow into a full, overflowing pot.

6. Lavender

Keeping a pot of lavender at home not only helps with sleep but also drives away mosquitoes. June to August is exactly its flowering period. It can withstand high temperatures and has strong adaptability to the environment.

That's all for sharing the plants with mosquito-repellent effects. Flower lovers who have babies at home or live on lower floors might as well pick a few pots they like and place them at home, to stay away from mosquito bites and enjoy a refreshing summer!