Some plants are used to repel pests. But some do the opposite. And just these houseplants are popular, even if they attract pests and insects to your home.
People buy houseplants for many reasons. The first is that everyone needs at least a piece of greenery for their home. Thanks to the plants, the room is illuminated and a more pleasant atmosphere creates.
Second, houseplants improve air quality, and thirdly reduce stress and promote a good mood. But did you know that certain houseplants also have their disadvantages? While some rooms have a repellent effect on various pests and insects, they just do the opposite and attract unpleasant vermin to your home.
Video about the most common mistakes in the care of houseplants in winter can be found here:
Houseplants that attract insects
The first is on the list Aloe Vera. Although this plant is very popular and has healing and cooling properties, it also has one big disadvantage. This is, of course, that they attract different annoying insects, but most mosquito mosquito. The aloe vera attracts, especially when you become watercraft. This kind of mosquito laids eggs to the plant, and the larvae subsequently destroys the roots.
The second favorite house plant that attracts insects is peony. This absolutely magnificent flower, which its presence brightens even the darkest room, unfortunately attracts pests, and most ants. Peonies because they produce a sweet nectar after which ants can beat up. However, if you have peonies in the kitchen, it could really be a problem, as the ants will not only feel a sweet nectar of the Pivoněk, but also your food.
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Geraniums They also have the properties to attract pests. Most often they are and larvae of sadness. Although geraniums are absolutely magical plants and can shine your home with different colors, pests that attract, can get to other plants, which in turn can cause great inconvenience with their killing. Therefore, it is not at all a matter of buying a plant that repels a pest.
Succulents
Succulents are among the most popular houseplants, as they are the least maintenance demanding. They survive with an overview in the shade and need an absolute minimum of water. But Succulents that produce a sweet sap can attract ants to your home or. They can do a really unpleasant mess in your home.
So once you see that the small beetles are crawling around your plant, or notice the holes of bite into the leaves, mix a little alcohol with water and spray the plant. Thus you should kill annoying insects so that it does not smell even more damage on the plant or other plants.
