What is a mosquito plant?
The term "mosquito plant" is used to refer to a number of different types of plants, most often a member of the family of geraniums known as Lemonella Pelarlanium after its significant scent of Lemon. Despite the name, this plant does not contain real lemon oil and does not seem to be an effective natural repellent for mosquitoes. However, it is an ornamental plant and can be grown for purely decorative purposes in the interior and outdoors for people who like leaves and smell. Gardeners should be aware that these plants can be dangerous to cats and should not be used as a houseplant in a house where cats that like to chew on plants are present. The leaves are lace and slightly furry and when it crushes, lemon smell is released. The flowers are small and also scented and can be rich when the plant is in a hospitable climate. Pelargonium cirosum because it is sometimes knitted, is frost gentle and can be grown outdoors in tropical on suptropic climate with safety but may not thriveIn a mild and cold climate where the winter frost is a problem.
The mosquito plant has adapted to the warm, relatively dry climate and is suitable for gardening with low water and xeriscaping. During stress, the plant does not have to actively flow, but it should survive drought and a period of low water. Plants such as medium quality, well -drained soil and sunny place in the garden. In a slight climate where people want to try growing mosquitoes outside, a protected area with lots of sun is recommended and it is advisable to cover the plant on a cold night.
These plants are doing very well in containers and containers can also be used to prevent spread. The mosquito plant tends to be invasive in the climate that it likes and will be freely echo if it is not regularly trimmed and pushed back. In the garden, the mosquito plant can create an aromatic and pleasant accessory to flowers and will also attract butterflies and bees. InteriorThe era can be used as an aromatic ornamental to help neutralize the odors around the house.
Another option for people in a cold climate with an interest in this plant is hibernation inside. If people have room for plant plant containers, they can bring them during the winter to add color and greenery to the house, and in spring they enjoy warm weather and sun.