Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Caribbean
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Not available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
fiddle-shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENTAS
JATROPHA integerrima
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
In Hindi
Pentas plant
Peregrina
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Peregrina
In French
plante Pentas
Peregrina
In Spanish
planta pentas
Peregrina
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Peregrina
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Peregrina
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Peregrina
In Latin
Pentas herba
Peregrina
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Knoxieae
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Rubioideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Pentas and Peregrina
Season and care of Pentas and Peregrina is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Peregrina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Peregrina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pentas and Peregrina Physical Information
Pentas and Peregrina physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Peregrina are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Peregrina flower color: Red
- Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Pentas and Peregrina
Care of Pentas and Peregrina 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 Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.