Pentas (Violet) - Pentas lanceolata
Rs. 699.00
Rs. 950.00
Pentas (Violet) - Pentas lanceolata
Pentas (Violet) - Pentas lanceolata
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About Pentas (Violet)
Pentas (Pentas lanceolata, Rubiaceae family) - also known as Gulabi Pentas or Egyptian starcluster - is a warm-region tropical bloomer named for the five-pointed petals on each flower. It's one of the best butterfly- and hummingbird-attracting plants for a garden, blooming all summer even in the hottest weather.
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: More than 4 hours of direct sunlight, with semi-shade or bright light also tolerated.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content.
- Water: Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry; regular irrigation is needed or the plant drops lower leaves and looks leggy.
Planting & Placement
Grows well in small to medium pots, raised beds, or in the ground. Makes a good houseplant with enough light, and can be grown as an annual, biennial, or perennial depending on care.
Care
- Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once a month; a phosphorus-based feed once a month supports more profuse flowering.
- Pruning: Prune to keep the plant from getting leggy; generally untroubled by pests or disease.
Flowering
Starts blooming within a month of purchase and continues year-round with clusters of star-shaped violet flowers.
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: Water when top 2-3 inches of soil are dry; regular irrigation needed to avoid legginess
- Light: 4+ hours direct sunlight; semi-shade or bright light also tolerated
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content
- Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once a month; phosphorus-based feed once a month for profuse flowering
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
Does Pentas attract pollinators?
Yes - it's one of the best butterfly- and hummingbird-attracting plants you can grow.
Can it be grown as a houseplant?
Yes, if it gets enough bright light indoors; otherwise it does best outdoors in full or semi-shade sun.
Why are the lower leaves dropping?
This usually means irregular watering - Pentas needs consistent moisture or it drops lower leaves and looks leggy.
How long is Pentas expected to live?
It's often grown as an annual, but with proper pruning and care it can perform as a biennial or perennial.
