Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not available
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pyramidal
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
PENTAS
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
Pentas plant
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
planta pentas
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
planta Pentas
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Pentas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Gentianales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Knoxieae
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Rubioideae
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Pentas
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Magnolia and Pentas Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Pentas are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Southern Magnolia and Pentas
Care of Southern Magnolia and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.