Cultivation methods and precautions of blue star flowers (how to care for blue star flowers)

The blue star flower blooms in the early morning and withers in the evening, which attracts many flower lovers. Its flower color is sky blue and it blooms all year round. The blue star flower does not wait for people, it blooms new flowers every day, and every day is their rebirth, just like its meaning is "grasp the present moment".

Is blue star flower easy to grow?

Blue star flower is a relatively easy plant to grow . It is not difficult to maintain on a daily basis. It is a strong and sturdy plant with good adaptability to the environment. Since its origin is similar to the environment in China, it can be grown in both the south and the north of China.

How to grow blue star flowers

1. Soil

The growth habit of blue star flower makes it prefer loose, fertile sandy soil , preferably with some humus to increase its nutrition. When we choose soil, we can mix a variety of soils according to these characteristics to make nutritious soil.

2. Lighting

Blue Star Peanuts like sunlight by nature, so they have a strong ability to adapt to light. They can usually be kept in a full-sun or half-sun environment . If there is insufficient light, the plant will grow too tall and will also affect flowering.

3. Temperature

The most suitable temperature for the growth of blue star flower is about 20℃-30℃ . But if it is in winter, when the temperature drops below 8℃, it will stop growing immediately. If you want it to continue to bloom, you must pay attention to the temperature control.

4. Watering

Blue star flowers like a moist or semi-dry growing environment, so you should water them in spring, summer, and autumn, but be careful not to allow water to accumulate . Also, the weather in the north is relatively dry, so you can usually use a watering can to spray some water to keep it moist.

Blue star flower maintenance precautions

1. Pruning

Blue star flower is a flower plant that blooms quite diligently. Generally speaking, we need to prune the blue star flower after it blooms , cutting off the remaining and dead flowers, so that there will be more nutrients to maintain the next flowering.

2. Fertilization

Blue star flowers need to be supplemented with fertilizers regularly. Remember to apply thin fertilizers frequently , especially during the growing season. You can apply compound fertilizers once as appropriate, and then add some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering.