Egyptian Starcluster 'New Look Violet'
Taxonomy
Pentas lanceolata 'New Look Violet'
Pentas
Rubiaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Egyptian Starcluster 'New Look Violet'
How often to water your Egyptian Starcluster 'New Look Violet'
every 9
Egyptian Starcluster 'New Look Violet' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Egyptian Starcluster 'New Look Violet' in your home
a window
Egyptian Starcluster 'New Look Violet' 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 'New Look Violet' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Egyptian Starcluster 'New Look Violet'
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 'New Look Violet' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Egyptian Starcluster 'New Look Violet'
Egyptian Starcluster 'New Look Violet'
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.