Egyptian Star Cluster. A very pretty free flowering plant with large flowerheads of starry tubular blooms. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers May to October. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Pentas lanceolata ‘Avalanche’
A very pretty free flowering plant with large flowerheads of starry tubular blooms
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Pentas |
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Species | lanceolata |
Varietry | 'Avalanche' |
Common Name | Egyptian Star Cluster |
Flower Colour | white |
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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