Pentas lanceolata

Egyptian Starflower

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Evergreen shrub with star-shaped flower clusters, attractive to pollinators. Requires bright light and consistent moisture.
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Plant Details

Common Name Egyptian Starflower
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Pentas
Species Lanceolata
Origin East Africa (Sudan, Ethiopia)
Blooming Spring to Autumn, year-round indoors with light
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to full sun; requires good illumination for blooming

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season (Mar-Sept)

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and remove leggy growth

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 8 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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