How often should I water Pentas lanceolata?
Water Pentas lanceolata thoroughly when the top few centimeters of soil feel dry to the touch. Consistency is key, especially during hot weather, but always ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Pentas lanceolata, or Egyptian Starcluster, is a flowering perennial, often grown as an annual. It features clusters of star-shaped flowers in pink, red, white, and purpl
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Keep consistently moist, allowing topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0).
Temperature
Thrives in warm conditions, protect from frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed regularly during growing season for abundant blooms.
Requires full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade.
Keep consistently moist, allowing topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0).
Thrives in warm conditions, protect from frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed regularly during growing season for abundant blooms.
Plant Type
Herb, Shrub
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-1 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Dormancy
Can be evergreen or herbaceous perennial, dying back in cold climates.
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, opposite, ovate to lanceolate
Flower Size
0.5-1.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Pentas lanceolata is considered non-toxic to humans and common household pets like dogs and cats.