Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Europe
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENTAS
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Pentas plant
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Sellerie Kohl
In French
plante Pentas
céleri chou
In Spanish
planta pentas
apio col
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
aipo couve
In Polish
Pentas roślin
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Pentas herba
Brassica apium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Rubiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Knoxieae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Pentas and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Pentas and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Pentas and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Pentas and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pentas and Celery Cabbage
Care of Pentas and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.