Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
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Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENTAS
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Pentas plant
Dutch Iris
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Dutch Iris
In French
plante Pentas
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
planta pentas
Dutch Iris
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Pentas herba
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Rubiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Rubioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Pentas and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Pentas and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pentas and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Pentas and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Pentas and Dutch Iris
Care of Pentas and Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.