5 types of green plants that both beautify the house and repel mosquitoes
Instead of using chemicals, you can use natural plants such as lemongrass, marigolds, mint... to eliminate the fear of mosquito bites.
1. Mint
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Not only appearing in side dishes, mint also has a scent that helps repel mosquitoes, cockroaches, ants, and bees. Mint is also very simple to grow, you can plant cuttings directly into the ground. The plant has the ability to grow and spread quickly, with few pests.
2. Marigold
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This type of flower can last for months, so you can display a flower pot in your house for decoration. However, the flower has a strong smell, so you should be careful to keep the plant in large spaces.
3. Five-leaf ivy
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Originally a woody plant that can grow up to 10 m high, the ivy is often grown in offices, villas, and spacious places. In addition to repelling mosquitoes and beautifying the house, the plant is also a valuable medicine.
4. Rosemary
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Rosemary is a plant that is widely grown in Europe and has recently been introduced to Vietnam. The leaves are used in food processing. In addition to growing the plant, you can dry it or put a few branches in a vase in the living room.
5. Lemongrass
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Many dishes in the family need lemongrass because of the strong aroma of this plant. Therefore, growing this plant brings many benefits at the same time such as repelling mosquitoes, making food...
According to Vnexpress