Which types of potted plants do not attract pests and also repel mosquitoes and insects

The biggest sign that spring has arrived is the occasional rain, then the occasional clear sky, and the temperature starting to turn from cold to warm. In this kind of environment, the things most easily produced are bacteria and mosquitoes and insects. For flower lovers who have a courtyard at home or who keep quite a lot of plants on the balcony, caring for them can be very troublesome. Below we introduce several insect-repelling plants that are very suitable whether planted in the ground or in pots.

Pine

Pine is one of the most common tree species. Its branches and leaves stay evergreen all year round, and up close it has a unique smell. This fragrance has antibacterial and insect-repelling effects. At the same time, ordinary bonsai on the market are not expensive, around 30-40 yuan.

Care points: Pine likes the photosynthesis of sunlight, so it cannot be placed in a dark place for a long time. Its internal root system is relatively well developed, so for soil, just choose a fertile one. If it is a pine planted in the ground, fertilizing is fairly casual; if you choose a bonsai pine, then you need to go to the flower market to buy special fertilizer for bonsai.

Qingxiangmu (Pistacia weinmannifolia)

Qingxiangmu is native to Yunnan, Sichuan and other places. Its leaves are mainly dark green. Although the leaves are relatively small and fine, when you touch them they feel waxy and have a strong glossy sheen. At the same time, they also carry a faint fragrance, which makes people feel relaxed and happy when they smell it, while mosquitoes and insects hate it very much.

Care points: It likes clean soil with good drainage and is very tolerant of drought and poor soil. In daily conditions, follow a slightly moist routine, water less, and fertilize less, and it can still grow quickly. Its lifespan is usually at least 50 years, its growth cycle is very long, and it is an evergreen plant.

Yew (Taxus)

Yew counts as a relatively niche internet-famous plant in recent years. Its slender [foliage] gives off a very faint smell, which people generally do not easily notice, but pests do not like this smell. At the same time, yew rarely suffers from pests, so it is very friendly to beginner flower lovers and flower lovers with small balconies.

Care points: Yew fears the cold wind and dry wind of winter the most. As long as the temperature is below 10°C, it can easily be killed by dry, cold wind. So at this time it is best to bring it back indoors for protection. If it is planted in the ground in a courtyard, in winter it should be wrapped with something like plastic sheeting to do a good job of wind protection.