How to propagate mosquito-repellent plant by hydroponics? Change the water every 4 to 5 days
Mosquito-repellent plant, also called scented geranium, is famous for the fragrance it releases that repels mosquitoes, and is often kept as a potted plant at home. When growing plants at home, one point cannot be ignored, and that is appearance; what meets this requirement is hydroponics. So how do you grow mosquito-repellent plant hydroponically? Below is the hydroponic propagation method for mosquito-repellent plant compiled by the editor. Come and take a look!
1. How to grow mosquito-repellent plant hydroponically: the method matters
It is said that mosquito-repellent plant originates from southern Africa, so it likes a warm and humid environment; therefore, when growing it, hydroponics is also possible. Moreover, compared with soil culture, hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant looks more attractive. So how do you grow mosquito-repellent plant hydroponically? This requires a systematic method. Next, the editor will bring you the hydroponic propagation method for mosquito-repellent plant, covering methods such as hydroponic containers and changing the water.
2. Hydroponic propagation method for mosquito-repellent plant
1. Choosing containers
Mosquito-repellent plant has strong adaptability. Compared with soil culture, the hydroponic cultivation method for mosquito-repellent plant is a bit simpler. First, we need to choose a bottle for transplanting that complements mosquito-repellent plant and brings out the best in each other. If you want a better ornamental effect, it is best to buy one. After choosing the hydroponic container, clean it thoroughly, otherwise it will affect the appearance.
2. Plant selection
For hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant, you naturally need to choose a plant. There are two sources: one is to cut a section of branch from a healthy plant, and the other is to remove a soil-cultured mosquito-repellent plant from the soil.
① Cutting selection
On a healthy mosquito-repellent plant, choose a strong-growing branch and prune it. It is best to cut it at an angle, as this can increase the area of the cut surface exposed to water. Then cut off the lower leaves, keeping a few leaves at the top.
② Removing from soil and washing the roots
If you do not want to prune, you can directly take the whole plant out of the pot. Also, because soil cultivation provides organic nutrition while hydroponics belongs to inorganic nutrition, after taking it out of the pot, you need to thoroughly wash the roots of mosquito-repellent plant.
3. Hydroponic method
If it is a pruned branch, prepare a piece of foam, make a small hole in it, and then place it in the hydroponic container so that the branch of mosquito-repellent plant can be inserted. After that, pour a certain amount of water into the hydroponic container, and then put the mosquito-repellent plant branch into the hydroponic container. Note: the length of the mosquito-repellent plant branch submerged in water should not be too long.
4. Changing the water
For hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant, the most important thing can be said to be changing the water. You need to change the water every four or five days, and when changing the water, pay attention to cleaning and disinfecting the hydroponic container. In addition, you can occasionally spray a little water on the leaves of the branch and add a little nutrient solution to the water.
5. Daily care
After completing the above steps, the hydroponics of mosquito-repellent plant is basically done, and next only daily care remains. If cared for properly, generally in about 15-30 days, you can see mosquito-repellent plant taking root. Once you see the roots growing healthily, you can transplant it in time. In the first week after potting, it is not recommended to place it in sunlight. Once the plant grows new leaves, you can care for it normally.
That is all for the hydroponic method of mosquito-repellent plant. After reading it, do you feel it is very easy to grow? Overall, mosquito-repellent plant has strong vitality, so flower lovers who want mosquito-repellent plant to look more beautiful may as well try hydroponics. However, if you want to change from soil culture to hydroponics, remember that you must disinfect. Finally, may everyone's mosquito-repellent plant grow beautifully.
How to grow mosquito-repellent plant? The benefits of hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant
Mosquito-repellent plant's scientific name is scented geranium, a plant under the genus Pelargonium, and it can naturally release a lemon-scented fragrance. Therefore, mosquito-repellent plant occupies a very important position in the perfume industry, and is widely artificially cultivated to distill the aroma oil from its leaves. Mosquito-repellent plant has a variety of scents, including rose, citrus, mint, coconut and nutmeg, as well as a variety of fruit scents. This fragrance has a very significant effect on repelling mosquitoes.
How to grow mosquito-repellent plant? The benefits of hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant
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Chinese name:Mosquito-repellent plant
Scientific name:Pelargonium graveolens
Alternative names:Mosquito-repellent herb, scented geranium, rose geranium
Family:Geraniaceae
Genus:Pelargonium
Origin and distribution:Native to southern Africa, especially the Cape of Good Hope area of South Africa
Morphological characteristics:Young plants are herbaceous, succulent and juicy; old plants are semi-lignified with a hollow pith. The whole plant has a distinctive odor. Leaves are simple and alternate, round, kidney-shaped or fan-shaped, with deeply palmately lobed margins, and a relatively long common stalk covered with fine hairs. Umbellate inflorescence, perigynous flowers, pink flowers, 5 sepals, 5 petals, 5 stamens, compound pistil.
How to grow mosquito-repellent plant?
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▲ Mosquito-repellent plant grows very fast and needs repotting once a year to add soil and fertilizer, usually in early spring from early to mid-February to March. First prune, keeping only 3 lateral buds at the base of each branch, pull away the old and decayed roots, and replace with new fertilized culture soil and apply a base fertilizer.
▲ Mosquito-repellent plant likes neutral to slightly acidic soil, and is generally fertilized once every 15-20 days. In early April, after mosquito-repellent plant grows new branches, apply a diluted organic liquid fertilizer once a week; in late April, move it outdoors and it will bloom one after another. In early June, move it to a spot with scattered light on the inner side of the balcony. If the surface of the potting soil turns white, water it. Water mosquito-repellent plant thoroughly once every 3-6 days, but it must not become waterlogged. In July-August, spray water frequently to lower the temperature and keep the surrounding environment humid.
▲ Mosquito-repellent plant likes light. Apart from slight shading in summer, it should receive direct sunlight in autumn, winter and spring. Mosquito-repellent plant likes warmth and water; 10-25°C is the suitable growth temperature, temperatures below 7°C and above 32°C are unfavorable for growth, and the indoor overwintering temperature should not be lower than 12°C.
▲ If mosquito-repellent plant shows yellow leaves, they need to be removed in time.
The benefits of hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant
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▲ Hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant has many benefits. First, the leaves and flowers of mosquito-repellent plant are ornamental, and the roots of hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant are also very beautiful. Along with the lemon fragrance it releases, placing it indoors is very fresh and clean.
▲ Second, the greatest benefit of mosquito-repellent plant is repelling mosquitoes. Practice has shown that mosquito-repellent plant with a plant height of 30 cm and 40 leaves has the best mosquito-repellent effect. It can release a rich lemon fragrance all year round, and has the effect of repelling mosquitoes and purifying the air.
▲ Within the survival temperature range of mosquito-repellent plant (1-40°C), the higher the temperature, the more fragrance molecules mosquito-repellent plant volatilizes. Summer is the period when mosquitoes reproduce in large numbers, and it happens that the temperature also reaches its highest, so the concentration of fragrance molecules released by mosquito-repellent plant peaks, and the mosquito-repellent effect is most obvious.
▲ According to experimental monitoring by the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences: when mosquito-repellent plant reaches 15 leaves, the protection rate can reach 97.8%, and the effective mosquito-repellent range of each mosquito-repellent plant can reach 15-20 sq m. The mosquito-repellent performance and environmental performance of mosquito-repellent plant both reach the international leading level.
▲ And most importantly, compared with general mosquito-repellent products such as mosquito coils, mosquito-repellent plant is a completely natural product with no toxic side effects.
" Conclusion:So, nature is the best designer and scientist, producing such an efficient and safe mosquito-repellent plant for us, and we should take even better care of it. When summer comes, go buy a mosquito-repellent plant and enjoy a beautiful summer free from mosquito harassment.
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How to grow mosquito-repellent plant? The benefits of hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant (scented geranium)
When summer arrives, mosquitoes start running rampant, and many households begin their mosquito-killing battle, with mosquito nets, screens, insecticides and so on, and some plants with mosquito-repellent effects are also put to use. Mosquito-repellent plant is used quite often. Today the editor will introduce the care methods for mosquito-repellent plant and the benefits of hydroponics, for everyone's reference and learning.Mosquito-repellent plant's scientific name is scented geranium, a plant under the genus Pelargonium, and it can naturally release a lemon-scented fragrance. Therefore, mosquito-repellent plant occupies a very important position in the perfume industry, and is widely artificially cultivated to distill the aroma oil from its leaves. Mosquito-repellent plant has a variety of scents, including rose, citrus, mint, coconut and nutmeg, as well as a variety of fruit scents. This fragrance has a very significant effect on repelling mosquitoes.
Morphological characteristics: young plants are herbaceous, succulent and juicy; old plants are semi-lignified with a hollow pith. The whole plant has a distinctive odor. Leaves are simple and alternate, round, kidney-shaped or fan-shaped, with deeply palmately lobed margins, and a relatively long common stalk covered with fine hairs. Umbellate inflorescence, perigynous flowers, pink flowers, 5 sepals, 5 petals, 5 stamens, compound pistil.
1. How to grow mosquito-repellent plant?
1. Mosquito-repellent plant grows very fast and needs repotting once a year to add soil and fertilizer, usually in early spring from early to mid-February to March. First prune, keeping only 3 lateral buds at the base of each branch, pull away the old and decayed roots, and replace with new fertilized culture soil and apply a base fertilizer.
2. Mosquito-repellent plant likes neutral to slightly acidic soil, and is generally fertilized once every 15-20 days. In early April, after mosquito-repellent plant grows new branches, apply a diluted organic liquid fertilizer once a week; in late April, move it outdoors and it will bloom one after another. In early June, move it to a spot with scattered light on the inner side of the balcony. If the surface of the potting soil turns white, water it. Water mosquito-repellent plant thoroughly once every 3-6 days, but it must not become waterlogged. In July-August, spray water frequently to lower the temperature and keep the surrounding environment humid.
3. Mosquito-repellent plant likes light. Apart from slight shading in summer, it should receive direct sunlight in autumn, winter and spring. Mosquito-repellent plant likes warmth and water; 10-25°C is the suitable growth temperature, temperatures below 7°C and above 32°C are unfavorable for growth, and the indoor overwintering temperature should not be lower than 12°C.
4. If mosquito-repellent plant shows yellow leaves, they need to be removed in time.
2. The benefits of hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant
1. Hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant has many benefits. First, the leaves and flowers of mosquito-repellent plant are ornamental, and the roots of hydroponic mosquito-repellent plant are also very beautiful. Along with the lemon fragrance it releases, placing it indoors is very fresh and clean.
2. Second, the greatest benefit of mosquito-repellent plant is repelling mosquitoes. Practice has shown that mosquito-repellent plant with a plant height of 30 cm and 40 leaves has the best mosquito-repellent effect. It can release a rich lemon fragrance all year round, and has the effect of repelling mosquitoes and purifying the air.
3. Within the survival temperature range of mosquito-repellent plant (1-40°C), the higher the temperature, the more fragrance molecules mosquito-repellent plant volatilizes. Summer is the period when mosquitoes reproduce in large numbers, and it happens that the temperature also reaches its highest, so the concentration of fragrance molecules released by mosquito-repellent plant peaks, and the mosquito-repellent effect is most obvious.
4. According to experimental monitoring by the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences: when mosquito-repellent plant reaches 15 leaves, the protection rate can reach 97.8%, and the effective mosquito-repellent range of each mosquito-repellent plant can reach 15-20 sq m. The mosquito-repellent performance and environmental performance of mosquito-repellent plant both reach the international leading level.
5. And most importantly, compared with general mosquito-repellent products such as mosquito coils, mosquito-repellent plant is a completely natural product with no toxic side effects.
Nature is the best designer and scientist, producing such an efficient and safe mosquito-repellent plant for us, and we should take even better care of it. When summer comes, go buy a mosquito-repellent plant and enjoy a beautiful summer free from mosquito harassment.
Summary: The above is an introduction to knowledge related to mosquito-repellent plant, and we hope it is helpful to everyone.