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
Additional information
| Generic | Pentas |
|---|---|
| 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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