Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PENTAS
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Sakaki
In Hindi
Pentas plant
Sakaki
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Sperrstrauch
In French
plante Pentas
Sakaki
In Spanish
planta pentas
Sakaki
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Sakaki
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Sakaki
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Sakaki
In Latin
Pentas herba
Sakaki
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Theales
Family
Rubiaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Knoxieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rubioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pentas and Sakaki
Season and care of Pentas and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Pentas and Sakaki Physical Information
Pentas and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Sakaki are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Pentas and Sakaki
Care of Pentas and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.