Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Asia
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PENTAS
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Pentas plant
Hydrangea
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
plante Pentas
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta pentas
Hortensia
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Pentas herba
Hibiscus
Family
Rubiaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Pentas and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Pentas and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Pentas and Ubi. Pentas doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Pentas does not have fragrant flowers. Pentas has allergic reactions like and Ubi 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 Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pentas and Ubi
Season and care of Pentas and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pentas and Ubi Physical Information
Pentas and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Ubi are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Pentas and Ubi
Care of Pentas and Ubi 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 Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.