Language and Symbolism of the Blue Star Flower
Let me share with you some small experiences about the language and symbolism of the Blue Star Flower and the green plant maintenance tips that it represents. Next, let me give you a detailed explanation.
Today, I will introduce to you the flower called "Blue Star Flower". Also known as Starflower or Umbrella Flower, it is native to America and belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. It is a perennial semi-vining evergreen shrub, about 60cm tall, with a straight stem densely covered in white down. The leaves are alternate, long elliptical, smooth and hairless on the surface, while the back of the leaves and the stem are densely covered in white down. The flowers are axillary, blooming from January to December, with blue petals and a white star-shaped center. The Blue Star Flower is a plant native to tropical regions, with strong drought and heat resistance, and a long blooming period. Many people cultivate it indoors for ornamental purposes. So, how do you cultivate Blue Star Flowers? Let's take a look at its cultivation methods and precautions.
Cultivation Methods
1. Light: The Blue Star Flower loves light and can only grow normally in a well-lit environment. Even in the hot summer, it does not need to be shaded. It has strong adaptability to light and can accept full sun or half sun. Therefore, for indoor cultivation, it must be placed in a place with sufficient light for maintenance.
2. Temperature: Native to the tropics, the Blue Star Flower has strong drought resistance and the most suitable growing temperature is between 20-30 degrees Celsius. It can grow rapidly in spring, summer, and autumn. However, when the temperature drops below 8 degrees Celsius in winter, it will stop growing. At this time, it needs to be moved indoors promptly to avoid frost damage.
3. Watering: The growth and development of the Blue Star Flower cannot be separated from water, especially during the peak growing season. It must be watered sufficiently to allow for growth. You can water it every 3-4 days to keep the soil moist. The principle of watering is to water less rather than accumulate water. The Blue Star Flower has a certain drought resistance but does not tolerate waterlogging, so be sure not to let water accumulate.
4. Fertilizing: The blooming period of the Blue Star Flower can be said to be throughout the year, flowering in all four seasons. Therefore, it has a high demand for fertilizer. In addition to applying enough base fertilizer when potting, it is necessary to apply fast-acting fertilizer monthly, with more fertilizer applied during the growing season.
Precautions
1. Pruning: The Blue Star Flower has a long blooming period and consumes a lot of nutrients. Therefore, it is necessary to prune the withered flowers after they fade to effectively prevent nutrient loss. Overgrown and withered branches should also be pruned to help it grow better.
2. Controlling Fertilization and Watering: In winter, when temperatures are low, the Blue Star Flower enters a dormant period and stops growing. Therefore, it is necessary to control fertilization and watering. No fertilizer should be applied, and watering should be controlled to once a month, just keeping the soil slightly moist. Excessive watering should be avoided to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to plant death.
3. Repotting: Generally, the Blue Star Flower should be repotted every 1-2 years. As it grows rapidly, a larger pot is needed for better growth. Repotting is recommended in the spring and choose a soil that is loose and well-draining.
Growing Habits
It prefers a warm and humid climate and can tolerate a slightly dry environment. The required air humidity for growth is around 50-70%. When the relative humidity of the air is too low, the leaves will become glossy, yellow, and eventually fall off.
Spring, summer, and autumn are the peak growing seasons for Blue Star Flowers. Spring and autumn have longer daylight hours and milder temperatures, with small temperature differences between day and night, which is suitable for the growth of Blue Star Flowers. During this time, the plant has a high demand for water and fertilizer, which should be supplied adequately.
In summer, the weather is hot and the sun is intense, which is not suitable for its growth and requires shading. The evaporation rate is high, so frequent watering is needed.
In winter, the Blue Star Flower will stop growing when the temperature is 8 degrees Celsius. It is important to keep it warm, reduce watering, and avoid excessive water accumulation, which can lead to root rot and death.
Language and Symbolism of the Blue Star Flower
Decorative Value
The Blue Star Flower has a beautiful shape, graceful posture, fresh and beautiful appearance, and is highly ornamental. It is a common potted ornamental flower and can also be used as a cut flower. Its small flowers are not conspicuous, but their faint blue color is fresh and natural, and when combined with other flowers, it creates a beauty and radiance that is hard to imagine.
The Language of the Blue Star Flower
1. Mutually Trusting Hearts
The Blue Star Flower is not an outstanding protagonist and sometimes looks no different from ordinary roadside weeds. However, it is very suitable for pairing with other flowers. When combined with colorful, showy flowers, it can complement a different kind of nobility and elegance. Paired with white baby's breath, it shows another kind of nobility and elegance, beauty, and attention.
The Blue Star Flower, which can complement other flowers beautifully, symbolizes mutually trusting hearts. Just as in human interactions, everyone is unique, and because people are different, their interactions can spark different fireworks and create different stories. However, to continue moving forward, there must be a mutually trusting heart. If mutual trust cannot be achieved, it is easy to increase烦恼 over trivial matters and worry unnecessarily, preventing people from continuing to interact. If given to a lover, it can also express: "I believe in you."
2. Seize the Day
One thing worth noting about the Blue Star Flower is that it blooms new flowers every day. However, the lifespan of the Blue Star Flower's blooms is only one day, so the flowers you see every day are not the ones from yesterday but new blooms, new life, just like the beginning of a new day.
The Blue Star Flower does not wait for anyone. If it says it will bloom new flowers every day, then the flowers that open will definitely be new ones. Therefore, it is like the present time or people, different every day, and once past, it cannot be regained. What we can do is cherish every day, live well, strive and work hard in a new day, and then welcome each brilliant day. Therefore, it also has another meaning: seize the day.
The Blue Star Flower is extremely beautiful when in bloom, as its name suggests, with a crystal blue color that stands out among the green leaves. Moreover, it has a distinctive feature that sets it apart from other plants: the Blue Star Flower blooms all year round and opens new flowers every day. In other words, its flowers only have a lifespan of one day, blooming in the morning and falling at dusk, which is quite unique.
The sharing of the language and symbolism of the Blue Star Flower and the green plant maintenance tips it represents is hoped to bring help to your life!