Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Hybrid origin
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Viburnum betulifolium
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum edule
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum dilatatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PENTAS
VIBURNUM 'Pragense'
Common Name
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
Withe Rod
Appalachian Tea
Witherod Viburnum
Witherod
In Hindi
Pentas plant
Viburnum
In German
Pentas Pflanze
Viburnum
In French
plante Pentas
Viorne
In Spanish
planta pentas
Viburnum
In Greek
φυτό Pentas
Είδος αιγοκλήματος
In Portuguese
planta Pentas
viburno
In Polish
Pentas roślin
Kalina
In Latin
Pentas herba
Viburnum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Dipsacales
Family
Rubiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Knoxieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rubioideae
Not Available
Properties of Pentas and Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Pentas and Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Pentas and Viburnum. Pentas doesn't have thorns and Viburnum doesn't have thorns. Also Pentas does not have fragrant flowers. Pentas has allergic reactions like Not Available and Viburnum 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 Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pentas and Viburnum
Season and care of Pentas and Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pentas and Viburnum Physical Information
Pentas and Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Viburnum are as follows:
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Viburnum flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pentas and Viburnum
Care of Pentas and Viburnum 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 Viburnum 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 Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.