Sunstar® Red - Egyptian Star Flower - Pentas lanceolata Cultural Data | Proven Winners

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pH:

C (6 - 6.5)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method):

C (1 - 1.5)

High (150 - 250 ppm)

Light Requirements:

High

Water Categories:

Dry to Moderate

Rooting Out Temperature:

B (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Growing On Temperature:

B,C,4 (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Holding Temperature:

C (65 - 72º Fahrenheit)

Planting and Timing Information:

Spring through Summer Finish. Standard PPP.

Finishing Times:

4-5" and Quart Pot : 8-10

Finishing Times:

6" and Gallon Pot : 10-12

Pinching and Growth Regulators:

No pinch necessary. Cycocel spray of 1,000 to 1,500 ppm can be used to control height. Responds very well to a negative DIF.

Pest and Disease Management:

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.

Grower Tips:

Avoid ammonium fertilizer, pentas are sensitive to ammonium toxicity.

Spring Outdoor Finish:

Last to move outside

Award Year	Award	Plant Trial
2022	Flameproof	Dallas Arboretum
2020	Highlight Plant Week 8/17	North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2020	Top Performer	University of Georgia
2020	Leaders of the Pack	North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2020	Top Performer	Biltmore Estate
2020	Highlight Plant Week 9/28	North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2019	Top 10 for Summer	North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2019	Top Performer - Hanging Baskets	University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2019	Top Performer	University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2019	Perfect Score All Season	University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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