Blue star flower cultivation methods and precautions

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How to grow blue star flowers

Precautions for cultivating Blue Star Flowers

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Blue star flower is native to America. It likes full sunshine and fertile sandy soil. It is heat-resistant and drought-resistant. So, how to grow blue star flowers?

How to grow blue star flowers

How to grow blue star flowers

Light and temperature

Blue star flowers like sunlight and are adaptable to light Stronger, can be used in full sun or half sun. When it is maintained indoors, it should be exposed to sunlight and get sufficient light. Insufficient light will make the plant grow elongated and affect flowering.

Blue star flower is native to subtropical areas. Its suitable growth temperature is 20-30 degrees. In winter, the overwintering temperature is relatively high. When the temperature is below 8℃, it will stop growing and enter dormancy. .

Humidity requirements

Blue star flower likes a humid environment and requires an air temperature between 50 and 70%. The air humidity should not be too low, otherwise the lower leaves of the Blue Star Flower will turn yellow and fall off, and the upper leaves will become dull.

Water and fertilizer management

Moisture is very important for blue star flowers. Spring, summer and autumn are the growing seasons of blue star flowers, so sufficient water must be provided. Water, especially in summer, the plants cannot be short of water. When the temperature is high, watering can be increased. Blue star flowers will go dormant in winter, so you can reduce the frequency of watering.

Since the flowering period of blue star flowers can be said to be year-round, and they bloom almost all year round, fertilizers need to be added frequently. You can add more fertilizer appropriately during the growing season.

Be sure to add some organic fertilizer when potting, and apply quick-acting fertilizer regularly every month.

Precautions for breeding Blue Star Flower

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Pruning

Blue star flower will enter dormancy or semi-dormant period in winter. Weak branches, diseased branches, dead branches and dense branches should be pruned. Wait for the branches to be cut off. It can also be combined with cuttings to organize the branches.

Propagation methods

The propagation methods of Blue Star Flower are mainly sowing and cutting propagation.

Changing pots

Blue star flowers grow very quickly. When the plant grows, you should consider changing it to a larger pot. Potting time can be spring.

Precautions for cultivating Blue Star Flowers

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