Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not available
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
PENTAS
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Pentas plant
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
planta pentas
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
planta Pentas
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Pentas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Gentianales
Family
Malvaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Rubioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Pentas
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Pentas Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Pentas are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Pentas
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.