Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
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Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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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
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
PENTAS
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Pentas plant
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
plante Pentas
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
planta pentas
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Pentas roślin
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Pentas herba
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Rubiaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Pentas and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Pentas and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Pentas and Mashua. Pentas doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Pentas does not have fragrant flowers. Pentas has allergic reactions like and Mashua has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pentas and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pentas and Mashua
Season and care of Pentas and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Pentas and Mashua Physical Information
Pentas and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Mashua are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pentas and Mashua
Care of Pentas and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.