Pentas lanceolata - Egyptian starcluster

continental : Locate the The Pentas lanceolata In a sunny place.
The Pentas lanceolata is a delicate plant, which fears harsh temperatures; during the Summer it can be grown in a garden or on the terrace.

alpine : Plant which needs at least a few hours a day of solar light.
The Pentas lanceolata is a delicate plant which feels can't stand the cold weather; during the summer season it can be placed outdoors, sheltered by the wind.

mediterranean : We suggest placing the The Pentas lanceolata so that it can receive at least a few hours of direct solar rays.
During the hot season the The Pentas lanceolata can be grown outdoors, even if the minimum temperatures should always be above 15°C.

continental : Let’s try to always keep the growing substratum of the The Pentas lanceolata damp, watering very frequently with 1-2 buckets of water; if the weather is very hot and dry we even water every 10-11 days.

alpine : As the hot season arrives, these plants need abundant and regular watering, using 0-1 buckets of water, which keep the soil cool and damp; let’s water every 10-11 days, or even more often if it is very hot.

mediterranean : The Pentas lanceolata loves damp and cool soils, therefore it is necessary to water it very often, keeping the soil slightly damp; in any case it is always advisable to avoid water stagnation and excess watering: it is best to water every 10-11 days.

Fertilization Pentas lanceolata : During the summer period usually it isn’t necessary to fertilize shrubs; when planting newly, let’s remember to add a slow release granular fertilizer, or mature manure to the ground. Let’s also check for symptoms of nutritional lacking, to correct with specific fertilizations.