Egyptian Star Cluster. A very pretty free flowering plant with large flowerheads of starry tubular pink blooms with a red throat. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers May to October. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Pentas lanceolata ‘Kermesina’
A very pretty free flowering plant with large flowerheads of starry tubular pink blooms with a red throat
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Pentas |
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Species | lanceolata |
Varietry | 'Kermesina' |
Common Name | Egyptian Star Cluster |
Flower Colour | pink, red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 45cm |
Family | Rubiaceae |
Spread | 50cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Keep just moist in winter, Keep permanently moist, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth, Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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