Cultivation methods and precautions of star flowers. Is star flowers cold-resistant and easy to grow?

Starflower is easy to grow. Generally, if you master its growth habits and provide sunlight, water and fertilizer, it will grow well. In addition, starflower is highly ornamental. The shape of the flower is very much like a five-pointed star, with rich colors and large flower quantity. You can not only appreciate the flowers, but also the leaves.

Is the star flower cold-resistant?

The star flower is not cold-resistant . Its suitable growth temperature is between 18 and 28 degrees . When the winter climate is relatively cold, it is necessary to keep its temperature above 10 degrees, otherwise the growth of the star flower will easily stagnate, and in severe cases it will not bloom.

If you are growing a star flower outdoors, when the temperature is too low, you need to move it to a warmer room for care, and you also need to take good warming measures.

How to grow star flower

1. Soil

Star flower has its own requirements for soil. It is suitable for growing in a soil environment with good air permeability . It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic , otherwise the plant is prone to iron poisoning and burning on the edges of the leaves.

2. Temperature

Star flower likes a warm growing environment. During its growth period, the night temperature can be controlled at around 18 degrees , and the day temperature can be controlled at around 22-23 degrees . This is the most suitable temperature for the growth of star flower, which can make the star flower bloom better.

3. Lighting

Starflower is a sun-loving plant. Sufficient sunlight will make the starflower grow better . The more sunlight it gets, the stronger it grows. In winter, the sunlight time is short, and you can artificially supplement the sunlight to avoid diseases caused by too little light.

4. Moisture

Star flower is drought-resistant, so it does not require much water. However, it is not water-resistant, so the amount of watering must be strictly controlled . Do not water too much, especially do not allow water to accumulate in the soil, otherwise the roots will become diseased.

5. Fertilizer

Starflowers bloom a lot and require a lot of fertilizer. During the growth period, you can apply some nitrogen-based fertilizers about once every half a month . In the middle of the growth period , you can appropriately apply some phosphorus and potassium-based fertilizers once a week to promote the differentiation of flower buds of starflowers.

Precautions for star flower maintenance

Star flower is not resistant to low temperature. If you keep the star flower in an environment with a temperature below 10 degrees , it is easy for the flower to bloom unevenly and it will also delay the flowering of the star flower. Therefore, in order to make the flower bloom better, it is best to move it to the greenhouse as soon as possible and provide a warm environment .

When watering the star flower, pay attention to the water temperature . It should not be too low and should be as close to the soil temperature as possible . Otherwise, it will easily stimulate the root system of the star flower, causing the whole plant to turn yellow or even grow slowly.