Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Eastern Asia
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PENTAS
RHAPHIOLEPIS
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Indian hawthorn
In Hindi
Pentas plant
भारतीय नागफनी
In German
Pentas Pflanze
indische Hawthorn
In French
plante Pentas
Indian Hawthorn
In Spanish
planta pentas
Indian Hawthorn
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Ινδικό Hawthorn
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
indiana Hawthorn
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Indyjski Hawthorn
In Latin
Pentas herba
Latin Hawthorn
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Rubiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Pentas
Rhaphiolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rubioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Pentas and Indian Hawthorn
Season and care of Pentas and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Pentas and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information
Pentas and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pentas and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Pentas and Indian Hawthorn
Care of Pentas and Indian Hawthorn 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 Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.