Pentas White - 5" Pot

Name: Pentas White - 5" Pot
Brand: vedicflora
SKU: PLT-EGYPTIANSTAR-P05-WHT
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Star-shaped flower clusters
Blooms almost year-round
Top butterfly and bee plant
Compact and tidy habit
Pet-friendly and easy

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Egyptian 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.

Specifications

Family	Rubiaceae
Native region	East Africa and Arabia
Mature height	0.5-1.2 m
Mature spread	0.4-0.9 m
Growth rate	Moderate to fast
Foliage	Evergreen, soft hairy green leaves
Flower colour	Red, pink, white, lavender, magenta
Flower season	Warm season, near year-round
Climate zone	Tropical and subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight	Full sun for best flowering.
Watering	Regular; keep soil evenly moist.
Soil / mix	Fertile, well-drained loam.
Temperature	Thrives at 18-35°C; frost-tender.
Humidity	Adapts to moderate humidity.
Fertilizer	Balanced bloom feed every 2-4 weeks in season.
Pruning	Deadhead and pinch to keep bushy.
Repotting	Repot yearly or when root-bound.
Propagation	Cuttings and seed.
Pests & problems	Watch for aphids, mites and whitefly.
Toxicity / safety	Non-toxic; pet-friendly.
Difficulty	Easy

Uses

<p>Used in borders, mass plantings, balcony pots and butterfly gardens for continuous colour and as an excellent nectar source for pollinators.</p>

Growing tips

<p>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.</p>

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Pentas?

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather. Avoid letting it dry out completely or sitting in waterlogged soil.

How much sunlight does it need?

Pentas flowers best in full sun. At least five to six hours of direct light gives the most abundant blooms.

Is Egyptian Star safe for pets?

Yes, Pentas is considered non-toxic and pet-friendly, making it a safe choice for gardens with cats, dogs and children.

When should I repot it?

Repot potted plants yearly or when root-bound, in spring, using fresh fertile, well-drained potting soil and a slightly larger container.

How do I propagate Pentas?

Propagate from softwood cuttings in the warm season or from seed. Keep cuttings moist and warm until they root.

Why is my Pentas not flowering?

Too little sun or lack of deadheading reduces blooms. Move it to full sun, feed a bloom fertiliser and remove spent flower clusters regularly.

When does it bloom?

It blooms almost continuously through the warm season, flowering nearly year-round in frost-free Indian climates.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Yes. Its compact size makes it ideal for balcony pots, window boxes and container borders in a sunny spot.

Does it attract butterflies?

Very much so. Pentas is one of the best butterfly and bee nectar plants and is a staple of pollinator gardens.

What fertiliser should I use?

Feed a balanced or bloom-boosting fertiliser every two to four weeks during the growing season to keep it flowering heavily.

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