5 types of plants that snakes should avoid when they see them
The onion plant
Belonging to the onion family, commonly known as chives or white onions. This is a special spice because the essential oil in the roots and leaves of the plant has a fresh and spicy smell compared to onions or garlic, so when they smell it from afar, snakes will find a way to avoid it and not dare to come near.
Therefore, for people in the Central region, the onion plant is not only a typical spice but also has the effect of a snake repellent plant. Planting the onion plant in the garden or yard, around the fence can repel snakes very effectively.
Garlic orchid
The garlic orchid is also known by the familiar names of garlic morning glory, pink flower, ...
This is a climbing plant with purple flowers, often planted on the gate of the house. Because the leaves of this plant have a very strong garlic smell, even stronger than garlic, it is named garlic orchid. And thanks to that unpleasant spicy smell, snakes stay away from areas where this plant is grown.
So with a trellis of garlic orchids in front of the gate or planted along the fence, this is definitely a way to keep snakes away from your house. This is a very effective snake-repelling plant, you should prioritize it if you are wondering which snake-repelling plant to plant in the garden.
Kudzu
Kudzu is also one of the plants that repel snakes. It is also called cat can, cam cat can, phan cat can, cu ngot dong, bach cat... The sap secreted from the kudzu plant can scare snakes away.
So for families with large, shady gardens or growing many types of plants, they should have more kudzu. Not only is it a delicious, nutritious summer drink, but it is also a snake-repelling plant that is worth planting.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a perennial grass that grows in bushes 0.8 to 1m high. The leaves are long and narrow like rice leaves, the two sides of the leaves are rough, when peeled off, it has a lemon scent. The rhizome is white or slightly purple. Lemongrass is grown throughout the country, in families.
This is a familiar spice plant of many families, its leaves are also used to steam to relieve colds, treat colds, fevers... But planting a lemongrass bush in the garden or planting a pot on the balcony, terrace, they also have the effect of being a snake repellent plant.
Tiger tongue plant
Tiger tongue plant is also commonly known as tiger tongue, tiger tail, tiger real. It is a succulent plant with tenacious vitality. The plant is heat-resistant, drought-resistant, and can live in low light conditions for a long time.
Tiger tongue plant is popular for indoor planting because it is easy to care for and its leaves are very durable, and most importantly, its beauty. Tiger tongue plant has the ability to clean the air, improve mood very well.
In addition, they are also snake repellent plants that are known and grown by many people today. The gardens will seem to not see the appearance of snakes if you plant this type of plant.
In addition, snakes are very sensitive to plants with essential oils or scents. So you can also plant snake-repelling plants such as mint, rosemary, and five-color plants...
Basil
Many people like to add basil to their dishes because they love its aroma. However, snakes are different, they cannot stand the smell of basil. Therefore, if you want to repel snakes, you can plant basil in your yard or garden.
Things to note when planting snake-repelling plants
Knowing which plants can repel snakes is good, however, you also need to note a few things before starting to plant plants to repel snakes:
You need to pay attention to planting snake-repelling plants in places where you think snakes can enter the house. In case you have a large garden, plant around and along the fence.
If your house does not have enough space to plant plants on the ground, you can choose to plant them in pots.
