Light
Sun: at least 6 direct hours daily; Partial shade: 2–6 direct hours daily.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Egyptian Starcluster
Pentas lanceolata
Tropical & indoor plants · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Egyptian Starcluster (Pentas lanceolata) has a dense / spreading growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: elliptical, lanceolate. Flower colours recorded: pink, purple/lavender, red/burgundy, white.
A space where it can thrive
Growth habit: dense, spreading. Outdoor hardiness is listed below; choose a sheltered growing site appropriate to your plant and pot.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Kathleen Moore · Source · CC BY 2.0.
Your care routine
Watering
Water consistently but let the soil dry between applications.
Soil & drainage
Suitable textures: High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt). Soil reaction: Acid (<6.0).
Outdoor hardiness
Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.
Humidity
Higher humidity is useful when grown indoors.
Through the seasons
Use a sunny indoor space to overwinter where outdoor winters are too cold.
Pets & little ones
This record does not provide a toxicity assessment. That does not establish safety for people or pets; do not ingest plant material.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.