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12 Best Plants to Keep at Home to Avoid Lizards | How To Get Rid of Lizards at Home?
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Jul 27, 2025
Tired of unexpected lizard guests showing up in your home? In this video, we’re diving into 12 of the best plants you can keep at home to naturally repel lizards no harsh sprays, no gimmicks. From calming lavender and bold eucalyptus to spicy basil and vibrant coleus, each plant is not only easy to grow but also works like a quiet guardian, keeping those creepy crawlers away. Whether you’re looking to protect your kitchen, balcony, bathroom, or windows, these plants have got you covered with beauty and function. Perfect for plant lovers, homeowners, or anyone wanting a lizard-free zone without sacrificing style. Watch till the end and start building your green defense today! Inside the video: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Lavender 1:33 Snake Plant 2:26 Basil 3:07 Spider Plant 3:58 Peppermint 4:35 Rosemary 5:01 Marigold 5:40 Lemongrass 6:33 Bay Leaves 7:22 Coleus 8:14 Eucalyptus 9:05 Euphorbia Tirucalli 9:50 Ending #PlantsThatRepelLizards #LizardRepellentPlants #IndoorGardening #NaturalPestControl #HomeWithPlants #LizardFreeHome #PlantCareTips #HerbalSolutions
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All right, let's kick this off. If
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you've ever walked into your kitchen and
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seen a lizard sprint across the wall
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like it pays rent, this one's for you.
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We're diving into 12 of the best plants
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you can keep at home that naturally tell
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those creepy crawlers to pack up and
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leave. No harsh chemicals, no drama,
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just smart greenery that makes your
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space look great and keeps the lizards
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out. From the fresh kick of peppermint
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to the powerhouse scent of eucalyptus,
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we're going room by room, showing you
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exactly where to place these plants so
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you can chill without any surprise
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reptilian guests. Let's get right into
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it.
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Lavender might seem like just a pretty
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face with its soft purple blooms, but
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it's actually a stealthy little lizard
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repellent hiding in plain sight. The
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scent is super relaxing for humans, but
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for lizards, it's like a big flashing
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nope. You stick one by the window and
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it's like you just hung a no entry sign
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they can actually smell. Even better,
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lavender is lowmaintenance. Give it some
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sunlight, don't drown it, and it'll
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thrive without a fuss. People love it in
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bedrooms because it helps you sleep. But
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bonus, it also guards the room like a
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silent plant bouncer. In the kitchen, it
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looks great on a sunny window sill while
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keeping those sneaky wall crawlers from
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slipping in unnoticed. Outdoors, line a
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few near the entrance or balcony and
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you've got a soft, fragrant force field.
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And if you're into dried lavender
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sachets, toss a couple in drawers or
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closets. They smell amazing and still do
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the job.
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The snake plant is a beast when it comes
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to style and defense. Tall, sword-like
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leaves that look like they mean
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business. And apparently lizards get the
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message. They can't stand the sharp,
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bitter smell the plant gives off, even
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if we can barely notice it. Set one near
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your living room corners or under a
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bright window, and you've basically
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claimed that zone as a no lizard area.
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It doesn't beg for attention either.
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This plant can survive low light,
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forgetful watering, even your worst
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plant habits. A snake plant by the
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bathroom door or hallway not only looks
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modern and sleek, but quietly handles
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any unwanted reptile visitors like a
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pro. If you've got pets or kids, even
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better, because this one purifies air
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while guarding the space. You don't have
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to worry about daily care. Just set it,
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forget it, and let it silently keep
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lizards off your turf.
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Basil isn't just for pastaite. It's a
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lizard repellent in disguise, and it
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smells way better than any store-bought
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spray. Lizards can't stand its strong,
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punchy aroma, and that's exactly what
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makes it such a smart plant to keep
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around. Drop a basil pot near the
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kitchen window or on the countertop, and
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not only do you get fresh herbs at your
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fingertips, but you're also blocking off
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one of their favorite entry spots. It
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loves sunlight, so any bright spot will
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keep it happy and working, even near the
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balcony or garden steps. Basil throws up
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a scent wall that makes lizards think
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twice before crossing. And the best
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part, you're growing a kitchen staple
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that doubles as a bodyguard.
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Spider plant is like that chill roommate
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who doesn't ask for much but always has
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your back. And when it comes to lizards,
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it's quietly doing the work. Those long
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arching green and white leaves might
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look delicate, but they give off
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compounds that lizards find irritating.
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Stick it on a shelf, a hanging basket,
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or near a door frame, and it becomes
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this subtle, stylish line of defense.
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It's super easy to care for, too, which
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makes it perfect for beginners or people
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who just forget to water now and then.
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In bathrooms, where lizards love to
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sneak in, a spider plant not only
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survives the humidity, but actually
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thrives while keeping things
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lizard-free. You can even group a few
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together near windows or vents where
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they tend to crawl in and it'll create a
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soft green barrier that works without
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any noise.
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Peppermint is like nature's bug spray,
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but cooler and greener. That crisp,
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sharp scent we love in gum and candles.
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Lizards can't stand it. It hits their
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senses hard and sends them running. A
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small peppermint plant near your kitchen
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door or window sill works like a no-go
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zone for those little wall crawlers. It
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grows fast, smells amazing, and you can
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snip off leaves anytime for tea or
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cooking. Place one on the balcony or in
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the bathroom, and the aroma acts like an
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invisible fence they won't cross. It's
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fresh, functional, and way better than
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spraying chemicals all over your home.
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Rosemary isn't just for seasoning your
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roasted potatoes. It's got a bold, woody
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scent that lizards seriously hate. Pop a
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pot near your entryway or kitchen window
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and it acts like a natural barrier with
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attitude. It loves the sun, doesn't need
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much water, and keeps growing strong
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with very little effort. Plus, it looks
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great on a patio or balcony, giving you
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fresh herbs and zero lizards at the same
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time. Maragold brings the color, but
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don't let those bright blooms fool you.
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It packs a punch that lizards want
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nothing to do with. The strong earthy
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scent it gives off is like instant nope
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for any reptile creeping around your
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porch or window. Plant a few in pots and
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line them up along the balcony or garden
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edge and you've got yourself a cheerful
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little forest field. These guys love the
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sun and the more they bloom, the
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stronger the barrier becomes. Even a
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single pot near your doorframe can make
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a big difference without trying too
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hard. They're easy to grow, great for
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beginners, and bring in pollinators
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while kicking out pests. A win-win,
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honestly.
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Lemongrass is like that tough friend who
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smells amazing and doesn't mess around
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lizards. Catch one whiff of it and
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they're out. The citrusy oils in its
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long grassy blades are way too strong
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for their sensitive little systems,
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which makes it the perfect plant to
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guard your home. set a pot near the back
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door and it works like a natural warning
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sign they can smell from a mile away. It
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also does great outdoors in full sun, so
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lining it along fences or patios turns
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your yard into a no lizard zone. Even
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inside near bright kitchen windows or
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laundry rooms, lemongrass holds its own
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and keeps things fresh. It's also used
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in cooking, so while it's fighting off
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pests, it's upgrading your meals, too.
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Plus, it grows in thick clumps, so just
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one plant can cover a lot of ground,
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both literally and defensively.
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Bay leaves are more than just something
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you throw into a stew and forget they've
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actually got this strong, spicy scent
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that lizards can't handle. Keeping a bay
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plant in a pot near the kitchen window
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or back door is like setting up an
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invisible shield, and it works all day
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long without any fuss. The plant itself
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is slow growing but tough. And once it's
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settled, it doesn't need much
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babysitting. You can also dry the leaves
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and place them in small bowls or mesh
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bags around cupboards, under the sink,
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or anywhere lizards like to sneak into.
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Outdoors, it thrives in the sun and adds
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a clean herbal look to patios or garden
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borders. And the bonus, you always have
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fresh bay leaves on hand for cooking,
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which is a win in any kitchen. It's the
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kind of plant that quietly protects your
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home while making your meals taste
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better.
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Kolus might be known for its wild,
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colorful leaves, but it's more than just
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eye candy. It's got a bold minty scent
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that lizards absolutely can't stand.
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This plant shines on porches, window
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sills, or even in hanging baskets,
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turning any entry point into a no lizard
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zone with style. It grows fast and loves
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the light, but it's not too picky, which
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makes it perfect for both indoor and
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outdoor setups. If you've got a balcony
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or stairway lizards like to claim, drop
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in a few pots of colus and they'll get
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the message real quick. The vibrant
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reds, purples, and greens make it look
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like you've got a designer touch without
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lifting much of a finger. And the best
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part, you can snip off cutings, root
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them in water, and multiply your defense
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team for free. It's like lizard control
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and home decor rolled into one flashy
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plant.
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Eucalyptus is like the heavyweight champ
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of pest. Control strong, sharp, and
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refreshing, but not in a way lizards
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appreciate. The intense mentholike smell
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it gives off messes with their senses
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and sends them running before they even
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step inside. A eucalyptus plant by the
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front door or hallway corner works like
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a natural barrier that smells like a spa
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to us, but pure chaos to them. It
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thrives in pots with good sunlight and
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just a little care, so you can keep it
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on balconies, patios, or even indoors
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near a window. The silver blue leaves
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bring a cool, modern vibe, so you're not
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just repelling lizards, you're upgrading
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your home's aesthetic, too. You can even
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dry a few branches and hang them in
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closets or bathrooms for bonus coverage.
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It's clean, powerful, and does the job
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without ever making a scene.
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Euphoria Tiukali, also called the pencil
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cactus or fire stick plant, doesn't just
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look cool with those wild twiggy
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branches. It means business when it
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comes to keeping lizards out. This plant
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oozes a toxic sap that lizards can sense
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from a distance, and they don't stick
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around long once it's in the area. It's
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a lowmaintenance, sun-loving powerhouse,
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perfect for placing near entrances,
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balconies, or sunny corners of your
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home. It thrives in dry conditions and
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barely needs watering. So, if you're the
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forgetful type, this one's got your
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back. Indoors, it brings a bold
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sculptural look that adds personality to
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your space while silently guarding it.
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Just be sure to keep it out of reach of
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pets and kids because that sap can be
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irritating.
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And there you have it. 12 powerful
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plants that look great and kick lizards
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to the curb. Add a few to your home and
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let nature do the guarding while you sit
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back and enjoy the piece.
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