Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Mexico
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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 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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
PENTAS
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Pentas plant
Philadelphus
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Pfeifensträucher
In French
plante Pentas
Philadelphus
In Spanish
planta pentas
Philadelphus
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Philadelphus
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Pentas herba
Philadelphus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cornales
Family
Rubiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Pentas
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Knoxieae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Rubioideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Pentas and Mock Orange
Season and care of Pentas and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Pentas and Mock Orange Physical Information
Pentas and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Mock Orange are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pentas and Mock Orange
Care of Pentas and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.