How to raise a star beauty

Farming methods

Lighting requirements

The origin of the star beauty is central Mexico, where there is plenty of sunlight. Star Beauty is a full-sun plant. In addition to avoiding hot and humid summer, it can be maintained in full sun.

Water and fertilizer management

Watering: Water once a month during the growing season of spring and autumn, stop watering in winter, and water according to the humidity of the potting soil in summer. Water appropriately when it is particularly dry.

Fertilization: Fertilize once a month during the growing season, using diluted cake fertilizer water or special fertilizer for potted flowers.

Reproduction method

Sowing: Sow in spring, the suitable temperature for germination is 19-24℃. But the sowing method grows slowly.

Cuttings: Propagation by taking stem or leaf cuttings in spring and summer.

Breeding precautions

Not cold resistant

Star beauty is a tropical plant and is not cold-resistant. In winter, when the temperature is below 10℃, you should take precautions against the cold and keep the animals in a cool place.

Don't like stuffiness

Although it is a tropical plant, it does not like the heat of summer. There is a big difference between heat and stuffiness. Heat can be comfortable and dry, while stuffiness is bound to be accompanied by sticky humidity.

Star Beauty likes a dry environment. In summer, you should pay attention to ventilation to avoid diseases and pests caused by stuffiness.