Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Mediterranean
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENTAS
ERUCA vesicaria ssp. sativa
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Arugula, Garden Rocket, Jamba, Rocketsalad
In Hindi
Pentas plant
Hydrangea
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
plante Pentas
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta pentas
Hortensia
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Pentas herba
Hibiscus
Family
Rubiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Pentas and Arugula
Wondering what are the properties of Pentas and Arugula? We provide you with everything About Pentas and Arugula. Pentas doesn't have thorns and Arugula doesn't have thorns. Also Pentas does not have fragrant flowers. Pentas has allergic reactions like and Arugula has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pentas and Arugula and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pentas and Arugula
Season and care of Pentas and Arugula is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Arugula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arugula season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Arugula is Loam while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Arugula is Acidic, Neutral.
Pentas and Arugula Physical Information
Pentas and Arugula physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Arugula height is 76.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Arugula are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Arugula flower color: Tan and Brown
- Arugula leaf color: Green
Care of Pentas and Arugula
Care of Pentas and Arugula include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Arugula pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arugula needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.