1、 Perennial or annual

Mantianxing is a perennial plant. It is a stone flower plant of Caryophyllaceae. If it is properly maintained, it can continue to be cultivated for 3-5 years after flowering. When breeding, it needs to be placed in a place with good sunshine. Because it likes light, it can grow more vigorously in the sun. Watering should wait until it is dry, and pay attention to the good ventilation of the maintenance environment

2、 Method of making dried flowers

1. Natural air drying: first trim the stars properly, such as cutting off the flowers that are not growing well, and then bind its branches. Then hang it in a dry room and ensure good ventilation. Note that the bouquet can't be close to the wall, otherwise it will affect the ornamental. After being placed for about half a month, the bouquet can be air dried

2. Microwave oven drying: this method of making dried flowers is very fast. You should sort out the stars, put them in the middle of the card and fix them with a rubber band. Finally, put it into the microwave oven. Turn it on a low heat and take it out in about 10 seconds

3. Book pressure air drying: first cut the stems and branches of stars all over the sky, and then put them into a book. The book should be thick, otherwise it is difficult to press it into shape. However, if you put it in water for air drying, the shape of the dried flowers is likely to be damaged

3、 Precautions

When storing dried flowers, you should keep them in a ventilated and dry place and can't be exposed to the sun, because the color is likely to fade after being exposed to the sun. When cleaning at ordinary times, use a hair dryer to blow, but be sure to turn on a small wind