Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
it is a type of oleander
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
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
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
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
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Rubiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.