Egyptian Star Flower 'Tu-tone'
Taxonomy
Pentas lanceolata 'Tu-tone'
Pentas
Rubiaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Egyptian Star Flower 'Tu-tone'
How often to water your Egyptian Star Flower 'Tu-tone'
every 9
Egyptian Star Flower 'Tu-tone' 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 Flower 'Tu-tone' in your home
a window
Egyptian Star Flower 'Tu-tone' 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 Flower 'Tu-tone' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Egyptian Star Flower 'Tu-tone'
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 Flower 'Tu-tone' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Egyptian Star Flower 'Tu-tone'
Egyptian Star Flower 'Tu-tone'
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.