What environment suits the blue star flower? Grow it this way for better growth

Other names for the blue star flower

The blue star flower is also called star flower and umbrella flower, and is a flowering plant in the genus Oxypetalum of the family Apocynaceae.

Growth habits of the blue star flower

The blue star flower likes humid or semi-dry climates, and requires the relative air humidity of the growing environment to be 50-70%. It has strict requirements for winter temperature, and stops growing when the ambient temperature is below 8°C.

The blue star flower likes plenty of sunlight, has a high demand for water, and requires fertile soil.

Morphological characteristics of the blue star flower

The blue star flower is a perennial semi-climbing evergreen shrub with a plant height of 30-60 cm. The stem is semi-climbing and densely covered with white hairs. The leaves are alternate and oblong, and the flowers are axillary, blooming throughout the year.