Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
PENTAS
Common Name
European crab apple
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
european crab apple
Pentas plant
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
planta pentas
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
planta Pentas
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Pentas roślin
In Latin
european crab apple
Pentas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Knoxieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rubioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Pentas
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Pentas season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Pentas Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Pentas are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Pentas
Care of European Crab Apple and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 European Crab Apple 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.
