Pentas (Red) - Pentas lanceolata
Rs. 650.00
Rs. 950.00
Pentas (Red) - Pentas lanceolata
Pentas (Red) - Pentas lanceolata
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About Pentas (Red)
Pentas lanceolata - also called Gulabi Pentas or Egyptian Starcluster - is a warm-region tropical bloomer named for the five-pointed petals on its flowers. It's one of the best butterfly- and hummingbird-attracting plants for a garden, blooming through summer with large clusters of starry red flowers, even in the hottest weather.
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: More than 4 hours of direct sunlight; blooming slows in full shade.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content.
- Water: When the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry; water morning or evening.
Planting & Placement
Grows well in a small to medium pot or in the ground, and can even work as a houseplant with enough light. Best outdoors in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Care
- Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once a month; add a phosphorus-based feed monthly for heavier flowering.
- Pruning: Regular watering keeps leaves from drying and dropping; grown as an annual in most of the country, though pruning and good care can extend it to biennial or perennial.
Flowering
Reaches 2-6 feet in height. Flowering typically starts within a month of purchase and continues year-round in the right conditions.
Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant. Growth and bloom timing vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: When top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry; water morning or evening
- Light: More than 4 hours of direct sunlight; tolerates full sun well
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content
- Humidity: Moderate humidity preferred
- Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once a month; add a phosphorus-based feed monthly for heavier flowering
- Repotting: Move to a slightly larger pot as roots fill the current one, or plant in the ground
- Pruning: Regular watering prevents lower leaves from drying and dropping; grown as an annual in most regions, though good care can extend it to biennial or perennial
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
How tall does Pentas Red grow?
It typically reaches 2-6 feet in height.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes - Pentas is one of the best butterfly- and hummingbird-attracting plants you can grow.
Is Pentas an annual or perennial?
It's usually grown as an annual in most of the country, but with good pruning and care it can behave as a biennial or perennial.
Can I grow it as a houseplant?
Yes, if it gets enough bright light, though it performs best outdoors in full sun.
