Laurentia axillaris

Blue Star Creeper

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Trailing herbaceous perennial native to Australia, prized for vibrant blue star-shaped flowers and dark green foliage. Excellent for hanging baskets or ground cover.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blue Star Creeper
Family Campanulaceae
Genus Laurentia
Species Axillaris
Origin Australia
Blooming Spring to Autumn, often year-round in tropics
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with organic matter; slightly acidic to neutral pH preferred

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth; reduce watering in winter dormancy, avoid waterlogging

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for maximum flowering intensity; tolerates partial shade but may become leggy

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growing season (Spring to Autumn)

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Pruning

Regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms and pinch tips for bushier growth

Pest Control Aphid Snail Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 8 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
35% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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