Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
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Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENTAS
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Pentas plant
pinkroot
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Spigelia
In French
plante Pentas
Spigelia
In Spanish
planta pentas
Spigelia
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Spigelia
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Spigelia
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Spigelia
In Latin
Pentas herba
Spigelia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Rubiaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pentas and Pinkroot
Season and care of Pentas and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pentas and Pinkroot Physical Information
Pentas and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Pinkroot are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Pentas and Pinkroot
Care of Pentas and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.