Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Caribbean, South America
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular 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, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENTAS
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Pentas plant
सीताफल
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Zuckerapfel
In French
plante Pentas
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
planta pentas
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Pinha
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Pentas herba
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Magnoliales
Family
Rubiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Rubioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pentas and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Pentas and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Pentas and Sugar Apple. Pentas doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Pentas does not have fragrant flowers. Pentas has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pentas and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Pentas and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pentas and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Pentas and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pentas and Sugar Apple
Care of Pentas and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.