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Blend recipes · Bug repellent

balcony plant pots

2 oils · Woody · Warm spice · code BL-2531


Only two oils, but both heavy hitters: patchouli brings damp earth, wood and a touch of sweetness, while cinnamon is warm, spicy and unmistakable. It lingers, making it great for a small balcony garden where pots and damp soil tend to keep mosquitoes hanging around. Dilute well with water and spray around pot rims and balcony railings, not directly on young leaves. Cinnamon is strong, so in enclosed corners use only half.


Formula

Drop ratio · 40:35
Patchouli40 drops · base note
Cinnamon35 drops · middle note

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How it unfolds

As it settles. Cinnamon (spicy-sweet, hot and warm) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. Patchouli (like damp earth and dark wood, deeply sweet) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Patchouli 4 · Cinnamon 4 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Patchouli 3 · Cinnamon 2 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.
50 ml room spray
Patchouli 16 · Cinnamon 14 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

Full guide to the ways of using essential oils →


Safety

Skin irritant

Cinnamon can irritate skin — dilute well and patch-test on a small area first.

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.


FAQ

How do I use balcony plant pots in a diffuser?
Add Patchouli 4 · Cinnamon 4 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
What can I use instead of patchouli?
Swap patchouli for cedarwood or sandalwood — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: cedarwood is dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings.
When is the best time to use balcony plant pots?
Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

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