These 6 kinds of flowers are so addictive to eating insects that you can even save mosquito coils by

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flytrap

Sarracenia

sundew

Insect viola

Utricularia

Nepenthes

When the weather gets hot, bugs and mosquitoes come out from every nook and cranny. I light mosquito coils but I can’t stand the smell. I wake up with a dry mouth all night long. Huahua is going to buy a few pots of bug-eating flowers. Now she will sort them out for everyone to see which ones are the most "ferocious" in eating bugs!

Flytrap

Flytrap is the most famous among the insectivorous plants. It looks like a small pod and can bite when it is stimulated

1. Prey objects

Flytraps mainly prey on small insects, as they Important nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer nutrients, bees, flies, mosquitoes, small moths, praying mantises, grasshoppers, and even frogs may be its food

2. Predation method

Like a mouth The leaf pods are its weapons. When an insect accidentally climbs on it, the two leaves will bite and secrete digestive juice to kill the prey.

3. Maintenance methods

Capture Flyweed likes humidity and heat, so it can be kept on balconies or windowsills, sprayed with water every day to humidify, or the basin surface can be covered with moss to moisturize

4. Does it hurt people?

General fly traps on the market The grass is relatively small, the leaves are relatively soft, and the bite force is not strong enough to hurt people. You can rest assured

Sarracen

Sarracen is named after its shape. One plant can Red, green, and yellow "bottles" are produced, and the bright colors look cute~

1. Prey objects

In addition to catching mosquitoes, flies, ladybugs and other flying insects, Sarracenia can also prey on spiders, ants, earthworms and other small reptiles

2. Predation method

The "bottle" of Sarracenia is its trap. Once the bug crawls into its "bottle", it will be hard to escape

3. Maintenance methods

Sarracenia likes sunshine and humidity. Plant it in ordinary flower soil mixed with sandy soil, and cover it with moss to keep it moisturized. You can plant it in the yard or balcony at will, just spray it with water every day

4. Is it harmful to the human body?

Some flower lovers may be frightened by the bright patterns of Sarracenia. In fact, they are It is docile, has little odor, and is harmless to the human body

Drosera

Drosera is the most beautiful among Cordyceps, with small flowers covered with crystal clear flowers. The water drops are fresh and beautiful

1. Prey objects< /p>

Drosera preys on moths, cryptids, mosquitoes, gnats, etc., mainly small winged insects

2. Predation methods

Each branch of Drosera has glandular trichomes, which secrete mucus like "dewdrops". When insects approach, they are trapped by the "dewdrops" and the branches are stimulated to curl up, allowing them to tightly grasp the prey.

3. Maintenance methods

Drosera likes a humid environment very much. It is best to use crushed moss to grow it and place it in a cool place such as an indoor bathroom. If the weather is dry, Cover it with a bag and raise it to ensure that "dewdrops" can form on the cilia.

4. Is it harmful to humans?

The cilia and "dewdrops" of sundew are non-toxic. , harmless to the human body, you can keep it as much as you like

Insect-catching pansy

It looks quiet and elegant, but it is still a caterpillar, which is simply shocking~

1. Prey objects

Insect-catching pansy mainly preys on flies and flies. Small flying insects such as ants are not interested in mosquitoes. It seems that plants are also picky eaters

2. Predation methods

The leaves of the insect-catching pansy will secrete mucus. , bugs are easily stuck and then slowly digested by it

3. Maintenance method

It likes moisture. Keep the pot soil moist, and you can also use plants that are easy to attract insects. Plant them together and just put them in the corner of the flower pot. Don't expose them to the sun.

In summer, they must be placed in a cool place to avoid heat damage. In fact, they can be placed in the bathroom or bedroom. The key is to kill insects. Kill two birds with one stone

Utricularia

Utricularia is very similar to our common small wildflowers that stick to the ground. You would never expect that it is so thin that it can eat insects

1. Prey objects

Utricularia is relatively small and mainly preys on microorganisms. Hydroponic Utricularia can prey on mayflies, water mosquitoes, etc. in the water

2. Predation method

Utricularia's predatory method is relatively subtle. Its rhizome is very developed and has many small growths on it. Vesicles rely on these vesicles to absorb insect eggs and microorganisms grown in water and soil

3. Maintenance methods

Utricularia is relatively small and suitable for growing with grass in bonsai. It is moist. The sandy soil is mixed with seaweed soil or moss soil, and water is sprayed every day to moisturize. If the summer is too dry, a cover or bag must be put on to suffocate it~

Nepenthes

Now raise pigs There are also more flower lovers of Nepenthes. Huahua thought it was strange when she saw it for the first time. She got used to it after seeing it several times.

1. Prey objects

Nepenthes are not very picky eaters. They can eat flies, mosquitoes, flying ants, and spiders, just look at their size. The mouth must be very edible

2. Predation method

The inner wall of the pitcher plant's insect cyst can secrete sweet juice to attract small insects. Once the bugs crawl in, they cannot get out. , and then it is digested by it

3. Maintenance method

Plant in leaf mold mixed with garden soil and sandy soil. Water and spray water every day to moisturize, and place it on the balcony or on the balcony. Any indoor astigmatism position will work. Nepenthes have many cysts, so they are suitable for hanging or building climbing vines

Cute pitcher plants can be used in places such as yards, balconies, windowsills, etc. where insects cannot be repelled. A few pots are better than anything else. It works!

It turns out that these ordinary flowers can also be used as medicine

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