Plants with the Most Alluring Scent – Planting plants certainly has different purposes that each person has, one of which is to provide an attractive and fragrant aroma.
There are many benefits to maintaining plants at home. Can make the air fresher, absorb carbon dioxide, reduce stress, keep moisture and clean toxins in the air.
1. Lavender
Who doesn’t love this purple flower? In fact, there are many benefits of growing lavender flowers at home, you know! Among them are improving the quality of sleep, can repel mosquitoes and provide a soothing aroma for relaxation.
Lavender flowers can be grown outdoors or indoors. If outdoors, plant lavender in soil that is well-draining and is exposed to full sun. If grown indoors, you have to make sure that the lavender gets enough sunlight and keep the plant in a cool temperature.
2. Lemon scented geraniums
Among all types of geraniums, Pelargonium crispum aka lemon scented geraniums are the most famous. This herb will give off a fresh and soothing lemon scent.
FYI, what is scented with lemon is the leaves, not the flowers, huh! This plant can grow to a height of 7 meters and the flowers will bloom between August to April. Interestingly, the young leaves and shoots can be used as essential oils.
3. Jasmine pink
Talking about plants that emit a fragrant aroma, of course we will immediately think of jasmine flowers. The most fragrant jasmine flower is Jasminum polyanthum aka pink jasmine. Generally, this flower will give off a sweet aroma at night.
Pink jasmine flowers can grow up to 6 meters in height. Can be grown outdoors or indoors, this plant requires exposure to direct sunlight.
This plant requires a lot of water, especially when it is in bloom. It is recommended that the soil is always moist.
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4. Begonia rose
The name rose begonia (Begonia fibrous hybrid). The pink flowers are not only soothing and beautiful to look at, but also give off a fragrant and soothing aroma. You can plant this flower in the yard or in a small pot, then hang it near the window.
Rose begonias require high humidity and a little sun. However, this plant is less suitable in places with cold weather.
5. Orchids
We all know that the orchid is a beautiful flower and has become a national icon of Indonesia. Some types of orchids also have a gentle and soothing aroma.
However, many people consider orchids to be high maintenance plants. So, not many people look after them for fear of not being able to care for them properly.
This assumption is not entirely correct. According to the Orchid Info page, at least we need to place the orchid in a bright place but avoid direct sunlight.
If the leaves start to turn yellow, that is a sign the orchid has had too much sun. Also, water the orchids once a week by dipping the roots in a bucket of water.…