Plant Care Egyptian Starcluster

Egyptian Starcluster

About Egyptian Starcluster

Pentas can be grown as an herbaceous perennial in Zones 10 and 11 and as an annual in less temperate zones. It can be planted as a hedge or border plant. Hummingbirds are attracted to the red variety. Spider mites and aphids are insects that may affect Pentas and caterpillars may chew on the foliage.

Taxonomy

Pentas lanceolata
Pentas
Rubiaceae
Gentianales

How to care for Egyptian Starcluster

Water

How often to water your Egyptian Starcluster

Water needs for Egyptian Starcluster
0.5 cups
every 9

Egyptian Starcluster needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Egyptian Starcluster

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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Finding light for Egyptian Starcluster in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Egyptian Starcluster: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Egyptian Starcluster love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Egyptian Starcluster does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Egyptian Starcluster

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Egyptian Starcluster: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Egyptian Starcluster after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Egyptian Starcluster is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


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Care Summary for Egyptian Starcluster

Egyptian Starcluster

Egyptian Starcluster


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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