Cultivation methods and cutting of the blue star flower
About the cultivation methods and cutting of the blue star flower, as well as sharing the simplest pruning method of the green plant maintenance aspect, the site editor will introduce to netizens next.
The blue star flower is also known as the umbrella flower, a perennial semi-vining evergreen shrub that can grow up to nearly 1 meter tall. The flowers are blue with a white star shape in the center. When in full bloom, numerous orchids dot between the branches and leaves, resembling a sky full of blue stars, which is very beautiful. The blooming period of the blue star flower can last throughout the year, but it only opens in the morning and will wither in the afternoon. As a favorite flower for many gardening enthusiasts, it is often planted in gardens for ornamental purposes and is also very suitable for potted plants.
To grow blue star flowers well, we first need to understand their growth habits. Blue star flowers prefer loose and fertile sandy soil, can tolerate heat and drought, and thrive in a warm, well-lit, and humid environment.
The optimal growing temperature for blue star flowers is between 20-30 degrees Celsius. In the hot summer, it is important to provide shade to avoid high temperatures and direct sunlight. In winter, it is more important to keep warm and try to move it indoors for maintenance. If the temperature drops below 8 degrees, it will enter a dormant period and stop growing.
Blue star flowers have strong adaptability to light. If grown indoors, they need to be placed in a location with sufficient diffused light. If maintained indoors for a long time, it is necessary to move them outdoors regularly, about once a month, to receive sunlight. Otherwise, it may cause excessive growth of branches and leaves, which is not conducive to flowering.
The growing season for blue star flowers is spring, summer, and autumn. During this time, it is important to supplement sufficient water, especially in summer, by watering thoroughly in the morning and evening, and combining it with spraying water mist around the plant to increase humidity in the air. In the dormant period of winter, it is important to control watering and stop fertilizing.
Except for the dormant period, blue star flowers can bloom at any time during the growing season and require sufficient nutrients. Every two weeks, apply a dilute, fast-acting liquid fertilizer, such as the Suwei Flower Plant Nutrition Liquid, which is rich in essential nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other trace elements, ensuring the nutrient supply for its later growth. It also contains a large number of active molecules that can broaden the plant's导管 and enhance the root's absorption capacity of water and fertilizer. Fertilizing during the blooming period can make the blue star flower produce more flower buds, resulting in larger and more vibrant petals and extending the blooming period.
After the petals fall at the end of each blooming period, it is necessary to prune reasonably according to the situation, removing the残花 and overly long and dense branches, concentrating nutrients to develop new branches, and promoting the next blooming. Reasonable pruning not only makes the plant look more beautiful but also helps it grow stronger.
The above sharing of the cultivation methods and cutting of the blue star flower and the simplest pruning method hope to be helpful to you!