How to grow mosquito repellent plant? Master these care methods

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

Soil: It likes neutral to slightly acidic soil, so choose a loose, fertile substrate with strong drainage and fertilizer retention capacity. Light and temperature: It relatively likes sunlight, but is not tolerant of direct sunlight. Water and fertilizer: Just keep the potting soil slightly moist. Pests and diseases: Pests and diseases are relatively few. Pruning: Be sure to prune properly and in a timely manner.

1. Soil

Mosquito repellent plant is a common name we use for it. The mosquito repellent plant is actually a type of geranium. Its Chinese name is scented geranium (Pelargonium graveolens). During care, it is actually much more vigorous than other flowers and is very easy to keep alive.

When growing it, pay attention to these few issues. The mosquito repellent plant likes neutral to slightly acidic soil, so when planting the mosquito repellent plant, we should choose a loose, fertile substrate with relatively strong drainage and fertilizer retention capacity.

2. Light and temperature

The mosquito repellent plant relatively likes sunlight, but is not tolerant of direct sunlight, so during the growing season it is enough to place it in a bright spot. In summer, especially at noon, be sure to provide shade. The growing temperature for the mosquito repellent plant is indoors above 10°C and below 25°C. It can overwinter safely at 0°C, and its extreme low-temperature tolerance can reach minus 3°C. When the temperature is above 15°C, the leaves give off a lemon fragrance. The concentration of the fragrance has a certain directly proportional relationship with temperature.

3. Water and fertilizer

The water and fertilizer management of the mosquito repellent plant is relatively simple. Just keep the potting soil slightly moist. It particularly dislikes soil that is too wet. Water accumulation will cause root rot, especially in high-temperature seasons, so be sure to pay attention.

4. Pests and diseases

Generally speaking, its pests and diseases are relatively few. The substances contained in its body have a certain repellent effect on pests and diseases, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

5. Pruning

The mosquito repellent plant grows relatively fast, so be sure to prune properly and in a timely manner. Otherwise, it will cause spindly overgrowth, grow too tall, and become disorderly in plant shape. Pay attention to these points and you can grow the mosquito repellent plant very well.