Effective mosquito repellent plants should be grown indoors
In addition to the effects of purifying the air, reducing dust, decorating beautifully, and having good feng shui meaning, some of the plants below also have the ability to repel insects.
Some plants have the effect of repelling insects, especially mosquitoes such as mint, perilla, lemongrass, rosemary... can be used for decoration and to prevent some dangerous diseases.
Mint
Mint not only helps repel mosquitoes but is also the nemesis of many harmful animals such as ants, cockroaches, bees, rats, etc. The essential oil hidden inside mint leaves will spread fear, making them not dare to come near.
Perilla fruticosa
Perilla is a vegetable that can be eaten with daily dishes, along with curing diseases as well as repelling mosquitoes from your home. Perilla can be grown in small pots and moved regularly in places where mosquitoes can often hide.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a popular spice in dishes, in addition, this plant contains a lot of essential oils and is often the raw material for essential oils or mosquito repellants, which are widely sold and popular. Because the smell of lemongrass will make mosquitoes disoriented and difficult to determine the location of humans to attack.
No need for citronella essential oil to repel mosquitoes, you can grow citronella indoors which is also very effective. You can grow citronella and place it in places in the house near the window. Citronella is also very easy to grow, grow and develop in about 3 weeks with just enough watering.
Fragrant leaf lotus plant (Nhat mat huong)
The aromatic leaf lotus plant, a succulent plant, is used by many people for decoration without knowing that it also has a very effective mosquito repellent effect. The scent of the most fragrant lotus not only helps people reduce stress and relax their minds but also keeps insects such as mosquitoes away.
Rosemary
Rosemary is known to many as a spice to enhance the flavor of dishes in the kitchen and is native to Europe. This plant has many uses for human health. Especially it has a very effective insect repellant effect.
Cedar
Pine is the perfect choice for indoor bonsai because besides its decorative effect with beautiful shape, this plant also has good mosquito repellent effect with a very pleasant lemon scent, good for the spirit.
Five-leaf ivy
Another plant with a mild fragrance but helps repel mosquitoes safely and naturally is the ivy. This plant is also quite popular as a decorative plant in the house, office and is a super cute mini bonsai for the table.
In addition to its decorative uses and as a mosquito repellent, the ivy plant is also a valuable medicinal herb that helps treat diseases such as anti-inflammation, pain relief, bone and joint pain, stomachache, fever reduction, memory enhancement, and anti-neurasthenia...
In the evening, plants will absorb oxygen and release CO2, so do not plant many pots and avoid placing them in the bedroom./.