4hw.com.cn: summer is coming, so are the headache mosquitoes. Although electric mosquito repellent incense, liquid mosquito repellent incense, solid mosquito repellent incense and other mosquito repellent tools have good effect, they are harmful to the body for the weak constitution or infants. In fact, raising some flowers and plants can play the role of mosquito repellent. So what kind of plants can repel mosquitoes? Let's take a look at it with Xiaobian~
Fenjing Vanilla: This is an aromatic Geranium plant which has changed its genetic structure. It was introduced from Australia in recent years. The plant is drought resistant, can grow and mature within half a year, can survive for 10 to 15 years properly maintained, and the shape of its branches and leaves can be changed at will, with high ornamental value. Yujingvanilla has a fresh and elegant lemon fragrance, which has a good effect of mosquito repellent indoors, but no toxic and side effects on human body. The higher the temperature is, the more fragrance it emits, the better the effect of mosquito repellent.
Zhufeimei: its branches, leaves and flowers emit a mosquito sensitive smell, which has a strong effect of expelling mosquitoes and flies, without any harm to human body. It not only has a good effect of expelling mosquitoes and flies, but also has beautiful colors, such as yellow, red, white, etc. flowers often turn yellow or pink when they are first blooming, then gradually turn orange or orange red, and finally turn red. It has the reputation of "seven flowers to repel mosquitoes".
Lavender: it's a small blue purple flower. Mediterranean origin, likes to dry, the flower shape is like a wheat spike, usually flowering in June. Lavender itself has the effect of killing insects. People usually put lavender sachet in the cupboard, and some put it in the bedroom to repel mosquitoes.
Pitcher plant: it is a typical insectivorous plant. It has peculiar leaves, and a long round 'insect catching bottle' is hung on the top. The bottle mouth has a cap, which can be opened and closed. There are dozens of species of pitcher grass. Different kinds of pitcher have different shapes, sizes and colors. Pitcher can be used for medicine, it has certain curative effect on hepatitis, stomachache, hypertension, cold and other diseases, and it is also a master mosquito catcher.
Geranium: Geranium cluster, plump into a ball, North and South can adapt. In the high temperature season, outdoor shade environment shall be placed; in the cold season, bright indoor viewing shall be conducted. Geranium has a peculiar smell, which makes mosquitoes and flies escape.
Cordyceps: a herbaceous plant of Compositae, which can grow up to 1 meter high, with small yellow flowers, hundreds of flower heads, and mucus on the periphery of each flower head, just like five outstretched little fingers. It's very interesting. As long as there is a small mosquito on it, it will be stuck. After that, the body of the insect will be slowly digested as its growth nutrition. If there is dust stuck on it for a few days, it will be digested without trace. A pot of potted plants will be placed at home to catch mosquitoes and dust.
Mosquito repellent herbs: the lemon twist fragrance of mosquito repellent herbs is mainly citronellal, citronellol and other aromatic natural essential oils with mosquito repellent effect, so as to achieve the purpose of mosquito repellent.
Qilixiang: This is a small evergreen shrub with umbrella shaped appearance, many branches, small bright leaves, white and dense flowers. It can also bear red berries after flowering, which adds beauty to the hut. Touch its leaves, you will feel a thick sweet fragrance, mosquito repellent effect is very good.
Nocturnal fragrance: it is planted by cutting in spring and blooms in summer and autumn every year. When the petals open at night, they can secrete a strong fragrance. Mosquitoes and flies often escape.
Cordyceps: it is a kind of Compositae herb, which can grow up to 1 meter high, with small yellow flowers. There are hundreds of flower heads in one plant, and there is mucus around each flower head. As long as a small mosquito falls on it, it will be stuck, and the body of the insect will be digested slowly as its growth nutrition, so the mosquito repellent effect is very good.