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Egyptian starcluster
Scientific name: Pentas lanceolata
Family Rubiaceae · Genus Pentas
FlowersGujarat / bagicha priority
Care snapshot
Heat-tolerant flowering plant with clusters of star-shaped blooms that attract butterflies. Grow in sunny locations with well-drained soil and moderate watering. Pinch growing tips to encourage bushier growth and more flower clusters.
Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.
Growing details
- Season
- Warm months; flowering can continue for much of the year
- Time to flowering or harvest
- Approximately 60–90 days to flowering
- Common pests
- Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites
- Common diseases
- Leaf spot, powdery mildew, root rot
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