Keep These Mosquito-Repelling Green Plants at Home This Summer and Never Fear Mosquitoes Again

Summer is here, and it is always nice to keep a few small potted plants to fill the home with fresh fragrance every day and to refresh the mind in the hot weather. But in summer, mosquitoes and insects at home also increase, and not opening the windows makes it too stuffy. Using insecticide frequently is neither eco-friendly nor good for health. How can this problem be solved? This time, the editor recommends a few high-appeal green plants that can both beautify the environment and repel mosquitoes. Let's take a look at which plants are suitable for growing in summer.

NO.1 Dalmatian chrysanthemum

As its name suggests, Dalmatian chrysanthemum has a natural insecticidal effect. The pyrethrins in the flower centers make mosquitoes and insects flee as soon as they smell them. After the flowers and leaves of Dalmatian chrysanthemum are dried in the sun and placed at home, they become a purely natural mosquito coil, which can eliminate pests while also deodorizing.

Care points: Dalmatian chrysanthemum likes slightly acidic soil and a warm environment. Make sure to fertilize appropriately, and also let it get plenty of sunlight.

NO.2 Geranium

Geraniums bloom in dense clusters with bright colors, and they also repel mosquitoes by their scent. In hot weather, place a pot in a spot with thin shade, and it will give off a distinctive smell. When mosquitoes and flies sense it, they will run away, and the higher the temperature, the better the mosquito-repelling effect. The intensely colored flowers fully express an exotic charm and are very pleasing to the eye.

Care points: It can be grown on the ground or hanging, and when grown hanging, the flower clusters it produces are fuller. In addition, its growth requires plenty of sunlight, but in midsummer, pay attention to shading. Watering once every 5-8 days is enough, which is very low-maintenance.

NO.3 Agastache rugosa

In summer, the flowers of Agastache rugosa give a fresh and elegant feeling and send out a rich fragrance. But when mosquitoes and insects smell this scent, they will stay far away. If you crush its leaves, the scent spreads more widely and the mosquito-repelling effect is even better.

Note that Agastache rugosa needs a warm, sunny growing environment, but when the summer temperature exceeds 35°C, it needs shading. Brown spot disease tends to occur in May and June, so remember to remove diseased leaves promptly.

NO.4 Spider plant

The leaves of the spider plant are lush and green, giving a fresh and relaxed feeling, and a refreshing summer certainly cannot do without it. It not only has a strong mosquito-repelling effect, but can also absorb indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde, eliminating and preventing indoor air pollution.

In addition, spider plant likes a moist environment and should be kept at relatively high air humidity. In summer, watering should be plentiful, and it is best to spray water on the branches and leaves every evening.

NO.5 Mint

Everyone is familiar with mint. The essential balm we most commonly use contains this ingredient. The leaves grow oppositely on the stem nodes and can be ovate, elliptical, and so on, with leaf colors including green, dark green, and grayish green. Mint has a unique aromatic scent and can refresh the mind. But for mosquitoes, that is bad news; they feel dizzy when they smell it.

After being bitten by mosquitoes and insects, boil mint leaves in water and apply it to the affected area to reduce inflammation and relieve itching. Therefore, keeping mint in the bathroom is very good. It can not only drive away mosquitoes in the damp space, but also make it convenient to boil the water and apply it at any time, leaving the body feeling fresher.

One thing to note: mint needs plenty of water during its growth period, and it can even be grown directly in water. So when growing mint, be sure to water it often.

The above are the nine summer cooling and insect-removing wonders introduced by the editor. Hurry and choose a pot to grow. Eliminating mosquitoes takes no effort, and it can also boost your home's appearance and add a bit of joy to your mood.