MyBonsaiBuddy.com is pleased to be your online source for bonsai, prebonsai, workshop material, tools, wire, soil, display stands, and chinese ceramic bonsai pots. We are also glad to be your choice for bonsai care and training.

We're Passionate About Bonsai!

Thank You For Visiting My Bonsai Buddy.com, Your Source for Bonsai Trees And Supplies. You Can Buy With Confidence As You Are Always Protected By Our
100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Secure Checkout Paypal  

 

My Bonsai Buddy Home

Bonsai Trees For Sale

Bonsai Pots

Bonsai Soil

Bonsai Tools

Bonsai Fertilizer
Other Bonsai Supplies

MyBonsaiBuddy.com

Grewia Lavender Starflower


Botanical Name: Grewia

Family: Tiliaceae / Malvales

 

Zone: 10-11

Whats My Zone?

Background History: Native to South Africa, Asia and Australia. The Starflower grows naturally in arid coastal dunes, wooded grasslands, shaded forests and rocky habitats. Commonly in all areas of southern Florida and Califonia.

Lavender Starflower

Features: The Starflower is an evergreen, shrub or small tree which can reach 6-10 feet in height. The leaves are alternate and deep green with fine toothed edges. Surface and underside of leaves are slightly hairy. The bark is almost a blackish brown and is slow to develope thick trunk. Can bloom year round with plenty of sunlight.

Soil Requirements: Well draining soil

Lighting: Full sun promotes the best growth and heaviest blooms. This plant can be grown in both sunny and shaded locations.

Water Requirements: The Starflower likes plenty of water but does not like wet feet

Temperature requirements: Protect below 40 degrees F.

pH: 5.5

Styles / Pruning / Training: The Starflower can be cut back heavily as desired. Prune after flowering to promote new flowers, can be wired succesfully. Roots can also be cut back hard without much shock.

Propagation: Easily grown from cuttings of new growth in the spring. Seeds can be succesfully propagated however it takes 2-3 weeks to germinate.

Repotting Special Instructions: A quick grower, this plant should be repotted yearly or it can become pot bound. Repot when minimum night temps are low to mid 60's and can continue all summer long. Soil should be well draining.

Salt tolerance: High

Insects and Diseases: Use caution in butterfly gardens, some butterfly larvae will feed on the leaves. Few problems with insects or disease.

 

 

 
Bonsai Care Sheets Shipping Information Contact Us Helpful Links