How to Grow and Care for the Mosquito-Repelling Plant

Everyone knows that the mosquito-repelling plant is also called geranium (Pelargonium), and it is popular for its volatile fragrance. It can be used to make essential oil. Scented geraniums come in a variety of scents, including rose, citrus, mint, coconut and bean. Fruity. Let's take a look at how to grow the mosquito-repelling plant.

Selection and cultivation methods for the mosquito-repelling plant

1. Soil: the mosquito-repelling plant enjoys a sunny, well-ventilated environment, and is especially suited to loose sandy loam that is prone to waterlogging; this helps prevent alkalisation caused by improper watering.

2. Light: it should be placed in the sun during the day, and given appropriate shading under strong sunlight.

3. Propagation: sowing and cuttings are commonly used, and the latter has a higher survival rate in spring and autumn.

4. Repotting and pruning: the mosquito-repelling plant grows quickly and needs to be repotted with fresh soil once a year, usually in early spring from February to March; this is the best time for the first hard pruning, leaving only 3 side buds on each branch, then removing it from the pot, and the old roots must be broken up.

Points to note when placing the mosquito-repelling plant

The citronellal in the "mosquito-repelling plant" is non-toxic and basically harmless to humans, so it can be used with confidence. However, because the concentration of the volatile gas is low, the mosquito-repelling effect of just a small amount of the "mosquito plant" is not very obvious, and people who want to keep mosquitoes away completely may be disappointed.

Since one or two pots of the "mosquito-repelling plant" do not provide a sufficient gas concentration, can you put several pots around the home? The answer is of course not; if it is too dense, the rich scent will make the mosquito-repelling effect better, but it can also easily cause discomfort, and in serious cases it may lead to headaches, nausea and other reactions.

Everyone is reminded not to put the mosquito-repelling plant in the bedroom for mosquito repellent; it should be placed at a ventilation point indoors, otherwise it will cause indoor oxygen deficiency. In addition, it is not suitable to place the mosquito-repelling plant where there is an allergy to plant fragrance. In a 10 sq m space, one or two "mosquito-repelling plants" can be placed. At the same time, it is better to keep the indoor air circulating. The effect of the "mosquito-repelling plant" is not strong enough, and it can be supplemented by mosquito nets such as bed nets and window screens.