Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Southern Asia
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, 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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENTAS
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Spinach
In Hindi
Pentas plant
पालक
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Spinat
In French
plante Pentas
Épinards
In Spanish
planta pentas
Espinacas
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Espinafre
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Szpinak
In Latin
Pentas herba
Spinach
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rubiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Knoxieae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Rubioideae
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Pentas and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Pentas and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Pentas and Spinach. Pentas doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Pentas does not have fragrant flowers. Pentas has allergic reactions like and Spinach has allergic reactions like . 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pentas and Spinach
Season and care of Pentas and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pentas and Spinach Physical Information
Pentas and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Spinach are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pentas and Spinach
Care of Pentas and Spinach 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 Spinach pruning is done 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.