Spring is coming. The temperature is getting higher and higher day by day. It is getting closer and closer to summer. Mosquitoes have begun to appear in many places with high indoor temperature. Mosquitoes are the most annoying creatures in summer. They itch extremely after being bitten. They are easy to leave scars after being scratched. In addition to spraying mosquito repellent water, some plants raised indoors can also achieve good mosquito repellent effect. Which plants have mosquito repellent effect? This article will introduce five plants with mosquito repellent effect. Let's have a look.
1、 Lavender
Lavender is a fragrant purple flower, also known as the "quiet perfume plant", known as the "reputation of aromatic herbs", lavender is in the Mediterranean region, such as Provence, France, is widely planted in the United Kingdom and Yugoslavia, lavender itself has insecticidal effect, people usually use lavender to make sachet in the cupboard, and some put it in the bedroom, for mosquito repellent.
2、 Pitcher grass
Pitcher grass is a famous tropical insectivorous plant. Its origin is mainly in tropical Asia. Pitcher grass has a unique nutrient absorbing organ - insect catching cage. The insect catching cage is cylindrical, the lower half is slightly expanded, and the cage mouth has a cover. Because it is shaped like a pig cage, it is called pitcher grass. In Hainan, China, it is also called Leigong pot, which means that it is like a wine pot, Pitcher grass is one of the insectivorous plants because its native soil is poor and it supplements nutrition by catching insects and other small animals.
3、 Cordyceps sinensis
Cordyceps sinensis is a kind of composite herb, which can grow up to 1 meter high. Its flowers are small yellow. There are hundreds of flower heads per plant. There is mucus on the periphery of each flower head. As long as a small mosquito falls on it, it will stick. The insect body will be slowly digested by it as its growth nutrition. If dust sticks to the surface for a few days, it will also be digested. Put a pot of potted plants at home to catch mosquitoes and vacuum.
4、 Mosquito repellent grass
Mosquito repellent grass has lemon fragrance. When kept in the house, mosquitoes will escape. Especially in hot summer, it will be refreshing and refreshing. After testing, it has good mosquito repellent effect and is harmless to humans and animals. It can repel hundreds of mosquitoes. Mosquito repellent grass is a perennial herb with a living temperature of more than minus 3 degrees Celsius. It can be cultivated indoors and outdoors. Generally, the higher the temperature, the stronger the fragrance, The better the mosquito repellent effect.
5、 Mosquito net Vanilla
Mosquito net vanilla is an aromatic Geranium plant whose genetic structure has been changed. It is introduced from Australia. The plant is drought resistant, can grow and mature within half a year, can survive for 10-15 years if properly maintained, and the shape of its branches and leaves can be changed at will. It has high ornamental value. Mosquito net vanilla emits a fresh and elegant lemon fragrance and has a good mosquito repellent effect indoors, It has no toxic and side effects on the human body. The higher the temperature, the more incense it emits, and the better the mosquito repellent effect. According to the test, a basin of mosquito net vanilla with a crown width of more than 30cm can drive away mosquitoes in a room with an area of more than 10 square meters. In addition, a plant called pyrethrum contains pyrethrin, which can also effectively drive away mosquitoes.