How to tend a Pentas lanceolata K. Schum.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove dead and pest-infested branches frequently

About this plant

Origin
Africa
Category
Rubiaceae, Pentas
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period late autumn
Flower colors
pink, dark red, peach red