Description:
Pentas lanceolata, also known as Petiopenta, is a winter-dormant climbing plant native to East Africa and Yemen. It features shiny leaves and star-shaped flowers that bloom in early summer, with colors ranging from red and pink to white and lilac. This fast-growing plant can reach up to 6 feet tall and thrives in well-drained soil with frequent watering during the summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is hardy in zones 9b to 11, but cannot tolerate temperatures below 39.2°F. The plant is known for its tuberous rootstock and is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Its leaves and stems are covered with fine hairs, adding to its unique appearance.
Sources:
- [1] Penta: House Plant Shop. Visit Source
- [2] Petiopenta natalensis: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [3] Penta: House Plant Shop. Visit Source
- [4] Petiopenta natalensis: Planet Desert. Visit Source
Shop for this Plant:
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Desert | Petiopenta natalensis ( 4" Pot) |
Yes
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$22.97 |
| Nature Hills Nursery | Penta Butterfly Deep Pink ( 4.5 Inch Container) |
No
|
$24.94 |
| House Plant Shop | Penta ( 4" Pot / Pink) |
No
|
$19.99 |
| American Plant Exchange | White Penta, 6" Pot |
Yes
|
$21.98 |
| American Plant Exchange | Honey Cluster Penta, 6" Pot, Light Pink Blooms |
Yes
|
$21.98 |
| American Plant Exchange | Violet Penta, 6" Pot, Purple Blooms |
Yes
|
$21.98 |
| American Plant Exchange | Lipstick Penta, 6" Pot, Dark Pink Blooms |
Yes
|
$21.98 |
| Nature Hills Nursery | Butterfly Red Penta ( 4.5 Inch Container) |
No
|
$24.94 |