Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
-
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENTAS
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
Pentas plant
Esperanza
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Esperanza
In French
plante Pentas
Esperanza
In Spanish
planta pentas
Esperanza
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Esperanza
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Esperanza
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Esperanza
In Latin
Pentas herba
Esperanza
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pentas and Esperanza
Season and care of Pentas and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pentas and Esperanza Physical Information
Pentas and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Esperanza are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pentas and Esperanza
Care of Pentas and Esperanza 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 Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.