Which plants attract cockroaches in your home? There are several, so be careful.

Plants add a distinctive touch to a home , offering freshness and the beauty of a well-decorated environment . However, they can also be the perfect home for cockroaches, as they provide ideal conditions such as humidity, warmth, and shelter. Therefore, it's important to identify whether the species you have in your home can attract them. What plants are a magnet for these insects?

According to "El Mueble," there's an extensive list of plants that can attract cockroaches. Among them are:

- Bromeliad:

They retain water in their leaves, forming small natural reservoirs, which creates a humid environment ideal for these insects to settle and reproduce.

- Croton

It's a tropical plant with large leaves that retain moisture, making it an ideal refuge for these insects. Furthermore, its volume and moderate temperature attract cockroaches.

- Yucca

The base of its trunk and roots retain moisture in the soil, creating a favorable environment for cockroaches, which seek dark, humid places to hide during the day. This, combined with the warmth that usually surrounds the plant, favors their presence.

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- Palm tree The leaves that fall from palm trees and decompose also provide food and hiding places, favoring the proliferation of cockroaches and other pests such as ants and mites.

- Higa

This plant has fruits or flowers, which can further attract cockroaches, which seek food and shelter. Furthermore, as these plants are larger and require frequent watering, they maintain a perfect microclimate.

- Orchid

Having orchids in places like the kitchen can make it easier for these pests to thrive. It's recommended to place them in areas away from food and utensils.

- Monstera

It's attractive to cockroaches primarily because its large, perforated leaves create natural hiding places for these insects, and because it requires constant watering, creating a humid environment ideal for them. There they can hide and thrive.

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How to prevent plants from generating cockroaches?

To prevent plants from generating cockroaches, it is key to keep them in conditions that do not favor these insects: ▪️Avoid excess humidity in the soil, since cockroaches seek humid environments to proliferate. ▪️Do not leave stagnant water in the saucers of the pots. ▪️Keep cleanliness around the plants, removing dry leaves and organic remains that can attract them. ▪️Use plants that are natural repellents such as basil, mint, lavender, rosemary, bay leaves and rue near your plants or in the home, since their aromas keep insects away. In addition, sealing cracks and storing food well helps prevent infestations in general.