{"product_id":"egyptian-star-5-pot-dar","title":"Pentas Dark Pink - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eEgyptian Star (Pentas lanceolata), also called star cluster, is a bushy, free-flowering shrub bearing dense domed clusters of small star-shaped flowers in red, pink, white, lavender and magenta. Native to East Africa and Arabia, it blooms almost continuously in warm weather and is a top nectar plant for butterflies, bees and sunbirds. Compact and tidy, it is perfect for borders, mass plantings, balcony pots and butterfly gardens across India. It thrives in full sun with regular watering and feeding, staying covered in colour for months. Easy to grow and non-fussy, it is one of the most rewarding flowering shrubs for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEast Africa and Arabia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5-1.2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4-0.9 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, soft hairy green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed, pink, white, lavender, magenta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm season, near year-round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun for best flowering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep soil evenly moist.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-drained loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 18-35°C; frost-tender.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to moderate humidity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced bloom feed every 2-4 weeks in season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeadhead and pinch to keep bushy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot yearly or when root-bound.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings and seed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for aphids, mites and whitefly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; pet-friendly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Used in borders, mass plantings, balcony pots and butterfly gardens for continuous colour and as an excellent nectar source for pollinators.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and water regularly for near year-round flowering in warm Indian regions. Deadhead spent clusters and pinch tips to keep it compact and blooming.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Pentas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather. Avoid letting it dry out completely or sitting in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePentas flowers best in full sun. At least five to six hours of direct light gives the most abundant blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Egyptian Star safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Pentas is considered non-toxic and pet-friendly, making it a safe choice for gardens with cats, dogs and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot potted plants yearly or when root-bound, in spring, using fresh fertile, well-drained potting soil and a slightly larger container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Pentas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropagate from softwood cuttings in the warm season or from seed. Keep cuttings moist and warm until they root.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Pentas not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo little sun or lack of deadheading reduces blooms. Move it to full sun, feed a bloom fertiliser and remove spent flower clusters regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt blooms almost continuously through the warm season, flowering nearly year-round in frost-free Indian climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its compact size makes it ideal for balcony pots, window boxes and container borders in a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it attract butterflies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery much so. Pentas is one of the best butterfly and bee nectar plants and is a staple of pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a balanced or bloom-boosting fertiliser every two to four weeks during the growing season to keep it flowering heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256116871414,"sku":"PLT-EGYPTIANSTAR-P05-DAR","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/pnNV6pXanxoQL1c1zQ1SdNTjCKzBIIF86sO1sycj.jpg?v=1783921345","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/egyptian-star-5-pot-dar","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}