Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
California
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENTAS
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Pentas plant
Matilija Poppy
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Matilija Poppy
In French
plante Pentas
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
planta pentas
Matilija amapola
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Pentas herba
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Papaverales
Family
Rubiaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Knoxieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rubioideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Pentas and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Pentas and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Pentas and Matilija Poppy. Pentas doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Pentas does not have fragrant flowers. Pentas has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pentas and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Pentas and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pentas and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Pentas and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pentas and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pentas and Matilija Poppy
Care of Pentas and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.