Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
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Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
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Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
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Itchiness, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENTAS
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Pentas plant
Bilimbi
In German
Pentas Pflanze
bilimbi
In French
plante Pentas
bilimbi
In Spanish
planta pentas
bilimbi
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
bilimbi
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
bilimbi
In Polish
Pentas roślin
bilimbi
In Latin
Pentas herba
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Oxalidales
Family
Rubiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pentas and Bilimbi
Season and care of Pentas and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pentas and Bilimbi Physical Information
Pentas and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Bilimbi are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Pentas and Bilimbi
Care of Pentas and Bilimbi 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 Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.