Grow plants that ward off Zika and decorate your home

Did you know that planting Lavender, Basil and Mint at home keeps Zika away from your home? These are some natural repellent plants that, in addition to removing mosquitoes, moths, flies and fleas from you and your home, can also be used to season, to make tea and infusions and make your home more beautiful.

Here's how to grow and use these precious aromatic plants, with natural essential oils, which you can use and abuse to protect yourself from some diseases like dengue, zika or chikungunya. In addition, some of them are delicious in salads and sauces.

1. Lavender

Lavender or Lavender is a natural repellent for flies, fleas and moths that in addition to natural repellent and its flowers and leaves can be used to give flavor and aroma to foods such as salads and sauces for example. In addition, this is a beautiful plant that can give purple, pink or white flowers, decorating and perfuming the house.

For her not to die

This plant can be grown in small pots or baskets, which should be placed near the window in your living room or kitchen for example, as it needs a few hours of sunlight a day to grow well and flourish.

To plant Lavender you must place the seeds on the soil and press lightly with your finger to be buried 1 to 2 centimeters and water the soil so that it is slightly moist. In the initial phase, it is important to always keep the soil slightly moist and when the first leaves appear, this plant only needs to be watered 1 to 2 times a week.

2. Basil

Basil, also known as basil, is a natural mosquito and mosquito repellent that can also be used as a seasoning in salads, sauces or pasta. Try putting some basil leaves in your bolognese sauce or even on skewers of chicken and pineapple, for example.

For him not to die

This plant can be grown in medium or large pots, which should be placed near the window or on the balcony, as it is a plant that needs to get direct sunlight to grow.

To plant Basil, you can use seeds or you can use a healthy basil seedling, which must first be put in water for a few days until roots grow, and can then be transferred to the land. Basil land should be kept moist but not overdoing it. In addition, you should avoid throwing water directly on top of the basil, placing it directly on the ground.

3. Mint

Common mint or Mentha spicata , is a plant that naturally repels flies, fleas, rats, mice and ants, in addition to being used as a seasoning in the kitchen, in drinks like mojito or to prepare teas and infusions. See how to prepare excellent mint teas in Benefits of Mint Tea.

For her not to die

Mint, can be grown in small beds or small, medium or large pots, which should be placed in places with some shade, as it is a plant that needs a cool and temperate climate.

To plant the mint, sprigs of healthy mint are generally used and must be planted directly on the ground. The soil of this plant must always be kept moist, but without exaggerating, of course.

4. Thyme

Thyme, or common thyme, helps to keep away various types of insects, besides it can be used as a seasoning in the kitchen in salads or pasta for example, besides that it can be used to prepare teas using its chopped leaves.

For him not to die

Thyme can be grown in medium or large pots, which should be placed in places with some shade and some sun, such as on the balcony or near the window for example.

To plant the thyme, you must use seeds, which should be placed on the ground and pressed lightly with your finger to be buried 1 to 2 centimeters, and then watered so that the soil is slightly moist. The soil of this plant must be kept moist, but there is no problem if it dries between one irrigation and the other.

5. Sage

Salvia, also called sage or sage, in addition to being an effective natural repellent that helps to keep away various types of insects, can also be used to season food and to prepare teas.

For her not to die

Sage, can be grown in small pots, which should be placed at the window or on the balcony, as it needs to get a few hours of direct sunlight so that it can grow.

To plant Salvia, seeds are used, which must be buried 1 to 2 centimeters in the soil, which they need after being watered so that the soil is slightly moist. The soil of this plant should be kept moist whenever possible.

6. Lemongrass

Lemongrass, which can also be known as lemongrass or capim-santo, is a tropical plant that can be used as a mosquito repellent. To do this, just take a few leaves of this plant and knead, as this will release the essential oil of the plant that works as a natural repellent.

For him not to die

Lemongrass can be grown in large pots, which should be placed near the window or on the balcony, so that they get a little sun all day.

To plant lemongrass, seeds or branches with roots can be used, and after being placed in the soil, they must be watered so that the soil is slightly moist.

That is why…

Have these plants at home in the backyard or in pots in the living room, in the kitchen and even near the window in the bedrooms. They are excellent natural options to stay protected against various types of insects.

But, it is important to remember that you should always protect yourself from the Zika virus, using pharmacy repellent on the skin approved by Anvisa. In addition, you will also like to know that there is a special food that works as a natural repellent. Watch the video.

In addition, to be able to easily control and measure the humidity of your plant's soil, you can try placing your finger on the soil, so that you can easily feel if it is too wet or too dry, thus keeping it always well looked after.

In addition to the plants that decorate the house, see also the Best home remedies for Dengue.