Growing Aromatherapy Indoors

Since it is the essential oils you are experiencing when you smell a fresh flower, it is true that you likely benefit in some way from the growing of fragrant plants indoors. Many popular fragrant plants come from tropical areas that need shelter, hence why they make great houseplants. This time of year for many is also a perfect time to start a collection. However, many find that certain pests ruin their enjoyment of their plants. Jasmine for instance seems to be a magnet for spidermites and the same has been said for gardenias as well. Do not fret, however, there are many natural things you can try to remedy the problem. Since the plant is likely not very big, you will have an easier time treating it and maintaining it.

The most successful remedy has been the use of essential oil of neem. Neem is currently being researched for use in commercial agriculture as an anti-feedent and pest killer. Since it only affects damaging insects, it will not destroy ladybugs and other critters your garden needs to thrive. In a health sense, the neem will not ruin your chances for trying to create your own perfumes and oils from the fragrant plant. Proper airflow is another frequent problem with these plants and if your area is very warm (research is needed to see what your particular species needs by means of climate and care), placing it outside may help. Gardenias, for example, will seemingly instantly die if you ever forget to water them or allow their soil to become dried out.

However finicky some of these plants may seem, you will be swept away by the scent of these wonderful flowers. Some of which are very hard to find or buy in pure form anymore. From these plants you can authentically create renditions of famous perfumes (even ancient ones) and create incense from the dried flowers.

Fragrant plants to try:

Lavender (buy potted plants as seeds can sometimes be hard to establish)
Gardenia (Never let the soil dry out)
Jasmine (Keep its soil moist and provide plenty of sun)
Roses (Be sure to buy ones indicated for scent like Angel Face)

-MAM

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