How to Grow and Care for Pentas

Pentas require bright sunlight but can tolerate partial shade, making them adaptable for various environments. Ensure regular watering, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. A special care point is to deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. This plant thrives with bi-monthly fertilization during the growing season to maintain vibrant blooms.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Pentas

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring, Summer
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Egyptian starcluster (Pentas lanceolata) is a flowering plant native to Africa and Yemen. Egyptian starcluster is cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens where it attracts butterflies.

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