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
Also known as
Ruby Glow
How to care for Egyptian Starcluster
How often to water your Egyptian Starcluster
every 7
Egyptian Starcluster needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
7
Finding light for Egyptian Starcluster in your home
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 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Egyptian Starcluster in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Egyptian Starcluster
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.
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A plant present 🎁 for my little hummingbird friend! 🥰🌸🌸🥰
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I potted my plant in a big pot outside by my front door. It has plenty of light. Not sure why it’s welting? Any tips?? #EgyptianStarcluster
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Happy Friday #GregGang! Today has been a rollercoaster. I started off excited because the #cardinalclimberbabies I started (from seeds) are climbing and have #freshflowerbuds! And then I saw #bugs 😩 So of course I started checking other plants and my #egyptianstarcluster plants are infested as well as my #butterflybush. And as if this wasn’t enough…….. I knocked over a plant stand with my first and largest #alocasia, several #hostas, and a #lemoncypresstree baby. So apparently today is #freshfrustrationfriday for me. 😑 I have a different hashtag I wanted to use but I’m sure it violates community standards. 😇Time to put on a happy face and celebrate my sister’s 50th bday. 🥂🫠 Isn’t it fun being a #plantparent? Here’s a pictures of the cypress babies before I spotted a problem and lost my mind. Also, here are a few pics of my dog Sophie because she’s adorable and makes me happy. #PlantAddict #myplantsarentmakingmehppytoday #graceful #makethebugsgoaway
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Hi I'm new to the site, my question is should I trim this plant? #EgyptianStarcluster
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When can I plant outside if I’m in zone 7a #EgyptianStarcluster
Care Summary for Egyptian Starcluster
Egyptian Starcluster
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 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.