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Pentas Plant Growing Requirements and Sun Light Needs
Pentas Plant Growing Requirements and Sun Light Needs. Pentas is the genus name for the popular flowering plant commonly known as the Egyptian Star. Pentas, native to East Africa, is an annual plant that produces round clusters of star-shaped flowers.
Pentas is the genus name for the popular flowering plant commonly known as the Egyptian Star. Pentas, native to East Africa, is an annual plant that produces round clusters of star-shaped flowers.
Hardiness
Pentas grows best in North American hardiness zones 9 to11 where average winter low temperatures do not fall below 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Pentas grows easily and are a popular choice in butterfly and hummingbird gardens. To attract both, choose red to purple varieties.
Light
Pentas do best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
Cutting Flowers
Not only do pentas flowers work well in cut flower arrangements, but cutting flowers actually helps the plant thrive by producing both more foliage and more flowers. When you cut pentas flowers, be sure to leave at least one leaf node on the stem. If you do this, two more shoots will sprout on the stem.
Fertilizing
Pentas should be fertilized often throughout the growing season with a commercial fertilizer for flowering plants. Apply the maximum amount recommended by the manufacturer.
Insect Control
Treat the soil around your plants with a systemic insecticide designed to prevent infestation by white flies.
Water
Pentas like well drained soil but frequent watering. Soak well any time soil appears dry.
