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Pentas, White
Pentas, White
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Native to Africa and Yemen, the pentas plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. It flowers in clusters and has dark, coarse leaves.
Scientific Name:Pentas lanceolata
Common Names:pentas, Egyptian starcluster, star flower
Flower Colour: white
Bloom Time:round the year
Maximum Reachable Height:4feet
Difficulty to Grow:easy
Care:keep indoors during harsh winters
Sunlight:full sun
Soil:a well-drained soil that doesn't stay soggy after heavy rainfall or irrigation
Water:pentas are somewhat drought tolerant, but keep young plants well-watered
Fertiliser: use balanced organic fertiliser every few months
Ornamental Use: often used in butterfly gardens
Medicinal Use:
used in herbal treatment of lymphadenitis
an ingredient of painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antibiotics
References:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/pentas/growing-penta-plants.htm
https://gardeningwithcharlie.com/how-to-grow-pentas.html
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/care-penta-plant-40051.html
https://plantcaretoday.com/pentas-plant-care.html
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