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Tweedia

Fresh Cut blue tweedia flower

Company Code: HTN013
Name: Oxypetalum caeruleum
Common English names: Blue Star / Tweedia / Southern Star / Blue Milkweed
Chinese aliases: Liuli Tangmian, Caiguanhua, Liuli Tangmian
Flower diameter: Approx. 2–3 cm
Petals: 5 petals, star-shaped, sky blue, with a corona in the center
Stem length: 60-65cm
Vase life: 7–15 days
Origin: Yunnan

Color:
Blue
White
Pink
Length:
60-65cm
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CERTIFICATES

As a cut flower, Blue Star is a fresh, lively “blue star” in the floral world. Its most enchanting feature is that it changes color—when first arranged, it is a clear blue; after a few days, it gradually blushes into pink and light purple. In a single bunch, all three colors can be seen at once, offering a new surprise every day.

 

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Advantages

  1. Amazing “Color-Changing Magic”
    Blue Star flowers change color naturally over time. When they first open, they are a clean sky blue. After a few days in a vase, they gradually shift to soft pink or light purple, eventually revealing a dreamy blend of blue, pink, and purple. This unique experience of “buy one bunch, see three colors” is its greatest charm.

  2. Small Size, Big Accent
    The flowers are small and delicate, with a blue corolla and a white star-shaped center. The reverse side has white star-like stripes, making them look like scattered stars. The plant has lush stems and leaves, with long heart-shaped leaves covered in fine hairs, giving it a fresh, delicate texture overall. As a filler flower, it adds a lively, cooling summer touch to any bouquet.

  3. Romantic Flower Language and Deep Meaning
    The flower language of Blue Star is “seize the present” and “mutual trust.” Because it blooms in the morning and wilts in the evening, only to bloom again the next day, it symbolizes that every day is a new beginning, reminding people to cherish the moment and trust one another.

  4. Dehydration-Resistant and Widely Used in Floral Design
    Blue Star is highly dehydration-resistant, making it very suitable for small floral designs such as wrist corsages, hair flowers, and boutonnieres. It can maintain good condition even when worn for long periods. It is also an ideal filler/accent flower in bouquets, especially when paired with light-colored flowers.

  5. Long Vase Life and Year-Round Supply
    As a cut flower, Blue Star performs well in terms of ornamental life, lasting 7–15 days in water. It is available almost year-round, with main production areas including Kochi Prefecture and Fukuoka Prefecture, and stable market supply.

 

Suitable scenarios

  • Bouquet Accent: As a filler flower, it adds a fresh, elegant blue tone to main flowers such as roses and carnations.
  • Delicate Floral Designs: Used to make wrist corsages, hair flowers, and boutonnieres. Its dehydration-resistant quality helps the designs last longer.
  • Home Vase Arrangement: Display it alone in a vase, or pair it with light-colored flowers to create a fresh, soothing, healing home atmosphere.
  • Graduation Season / Themed Bouquets: Sunflowers paired with Blue Star are a popular choice for graduation season, carrying beautiful symbolism.

 

Care Guide for Fresh-Cut Flowers

Blue Star stems and leaves release a white milky sap when broken, so handle them with care.

  • Rehydration: After receiving the flowers, cut a few centimeters off the stem ends at an angle, then place them in deep water to rehydrate for 4–5 hours. Keep the flower heads above the water.
  • Sap Handling: Always wear gloves! After cutting the stems, wipe the cut ends with a damp cloth or briefly sear them with a flame for a few seconds to prevent the white sap from continuing to flow and affecting vase life.
  • Trimming and Water Level: Remove dead leaves and damaged parts, leaving only a few leaves. Fill the vase with water to about 1/3, and keep the flower heads 10–15 cm above the rim.
  • Changing Water: Change the water every 1–2 days. When changing water, clean the vase and stems, and trim the stem ends slightly.
  • Placement: Place in indirect light, away from direct sunlight and air-conditioning vents.

 

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Company Profile

Based in Kunming, Yunnan – Asia's largest flower market. 100M+ stems sold yearly.

Products: Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Eustoma, Sunflowers, Baby's Breath, Hydrangeas, plus fillers, foliage & supplies.

Clients: Wholesalers, florists, event/wedding planners, e-commerce.

Why Us: *Direct farm sourcing – fresh & long vase life *Full variety, stable supply *Best prices, flexible orders *Professional QC & logistics support

Mission: To be your most trusted floral partner, delivering fresh blooms and reliable service every time.

 

FAQ

Q: Is the white sap toxic?
A: Blue Star belongs to the Apocynaceae family, and its white sap may cause irritation in some people. Allergy-prone individuals must wear gloves when handling it and avoid letting the sap contact the skin or eyes.

Q: Why are the flowers blue when received, but turn pink after a few days?
A: This is a normal physiological process in Blue Star. The pigments change as the flowers open, gradually shifting from blue to pink or purple. It does not mean the flowers have gone bad.

Q: The flowers open in the morning and wilt in the afternoon—are they dead?
A: No. A single Blue Star flower usually lives only one day: it opens in the early morning and wilts by evening. However, the stems have a continuous supply of new buds that bloom one after another. As long as the stems remain healthy, the overall vase life can reach 7–15 days.

 

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