How to breed mosquito repellent grass and precautions

How to breed mosquito repellent grass

The main ways of propagating mosquito repellent grass are seed propagation and cutting propagation. Mosquito repellent grass can bear fruit after flowering, and it can naturally be sown with seeds. It can reproduce offspring by asexual reproduction (cloning) methods.

How to breed mosquito repellent grass fastest

If you choose to propagate by sowing, you should sow the seeds in clean fine sand in early March, to a depth of about 3 cm. If you choose to propagate by cuttings, it is suitable to do so in spring and autumn. Water thoroughly 4 hours after cuttings. For indoor cultivation of mosquito repellent grass, keep the room temperature at around 20℃. It will germinate in about 30 days, and the new plants from cuttings can also take root.

Mosquito repellent plant breeding time

Mosquito repellent grass is generally propagated by cuttings in spring and autumn, preferably in April, when the temperature and humidity are suitable for root germination, which can increase the survival rate of the plant.

How to breed mosquito repellent grass

Propagation of mosquito repellent grass by division

The division of mosquito repellent grass can be done in spring at the same time as repotting. Take the plant out of the pot, cut the branches at the base of the stem, and plant it in a pot after drying it slightly. Do not water it too much.

Mosquito repellent grass cutting propagation

Mosquito repellent grass can be propagated by cuttings in May-June and September. Select thick young stems with a length of 12 to 15 cm. Cut the lower part 0.6 to 1 cm below the node. Apply wood ash on the incision. After drying, insert it into the disinfected soil at a depth of 4 to 5 cm. Place it in a shaded place and keep the soil in the pot moist. Under the condition of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, it will take root in 30 days.

Seeding and propagation of mosquito repellent grass

Mosquito repellent grass can be sown in spring and autumn. The suitable temperature for germination is 20 to 25 degrees. Its seeds are small, so the soil should not be covered too deeply after sowing. It will germinate about 2 to 5 days after sowing, and will bloom in the summer of the following year if sown in autumn.

Propagation of mosquito repellent grass by leaf cuttings

Choose soft, elastic and sturdy mosquito repellent grass branches with a length of 7-8 cm. Keep one or two leaves on each branch. Mix them with garden soil or river sand to make cultivation soil, and then use this soil to plant. When planting, you can use chopsticks to poke small holes in the soil and then do cuttings.

Precautions for breeding mosquito repellent grass

After planting mosquito repellent grass, it cannot be exposed to the sun immediately. It needs to be maintained in a semi-shaded environment and maintain good ventilation. After it takes root, slowly increase the light exposure time. Remember that it must be a slow process and cannot be moved directly from the shade to the sun.