Egyptian Star Cluster 'Stars and Stripes'
Taxonomy
Pentas lanceolata 'Stars and Stripes'
Pentas
Rubiaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Egyptian Star Cluster 'Stars and Stripes'
How often to water your Egyptian Star Cluster 'Stars and Stripes'
every 9
Egyptian Star Cluster 'Stars and Stripes' 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 Star Cluster 'Stars and Stripes' in your home
a window
Egyptian Star Cluster 'Stars and Stripes' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Egyptian Star Cluster 'Stars and Stripes' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Egyptian Star Cluster 'Stars and Stripes'
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 Star Cluster 'Stars and Stripes' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Egyptian Star Cluster 'Stars and Stripes'
Egyptian Star Cluster 'Stars and Stripes'
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.