Pentas

Yellow Oleander

About Pentas and Yellow Oleander

Pentas

Yellow Oleander

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Africa, Madagascar

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii

it is a type of oleander

Number of Varieties

30010

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Habitat

Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands

coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

243.84 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

91.44 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Purple, Pink

Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Red, Green, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Egg-shaped

Long Narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts

fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bacteria, fungus, Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Phytodermatitis, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Root

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PENTAS

THEVETIA peruviana

Common Name

Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster

Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut

In Hindi

Pentas plant

पीला कनेर

In German

Pentas Pflanze

Gelbe Oleander

In French

plante Pentas

Oleander Jaune

In Spanish

planta pentas

Oleander amarillo

In Greek

φυτό Pentas

κίτρινη πικροδάφνη

In Portuguese

planta Pentas

Oleander amarelo

In Polish

Pentas roślin

żółta Oleander

In Latin

Pentas herba

Yellow haurit Cleander

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Family

Rubiaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Pentas

Cascabela

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Knoxieae

Subfamily

Rubioideae

Number of Species

82100

1 27800

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Properties of Pentas and Yellow Oleander

Wondering what are the properties of Pentas and Yellow Oleander? We provide you with everything About Pentas and Yellow Oleander. Pentas doesn't have thorns and Yellow Oleander doesn't have thorns. Also Pentas does not have fragrant flowers. Pentas has allergic reactions like and Yellow Oleander 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 Yellow Oleander and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pentas and Yellow Oleander

Season and care of Pentas and Yellow Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Pentas and Yellow Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pentas is Loam and for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pentas and Yellow Oleander Physical Information

Pentas and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pentas and Yellow Oleander are as follows:

Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green

Care of Pentas and Yellow Oleander

Care of Pentas and Yellow Oleander 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 Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.