Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Europe, Northern America
  
Africa, Madagascar
  
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
  
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
  
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
  
White, Red, Purple, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, 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
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
  
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Syringa
  
PENTAS
  
Common Name
Lilac
  
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
  
In Hindi
बकाइन
  
Pentas plant
  
In German
Flieder
  
Pentas Pflanze
  
In French
lilas
  
plante Pentas
  
In Spanish
lila
  
planta pentas
  
In Greek
πασχαλιά
  
φυτό Pentas
  
In Portuguese
lilás
  
planta Pentas
  
In Polish
liliowy
  
Pentas roślin
  
In Latin
lilac
  
Pentas herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Oleaceae
  
Rubiaceae
  
Genus
Syringa
  
Pentas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Oleeae
  
Knoxieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Rubioideae
  
Season and Care of Lilacs and Pentas
Season and care of Lilacs and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Pentas season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Pentas Physical Information
Lilacs and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Pentas are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Lilacs and Pentas
Care of Lilacs and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves 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 Lilacs 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.