Sunstar® Rose - 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
2019	Top Performer - Early Season	Michigan State University
2019	Top Performer - Mid Season	Michigan State University
2019	Plant of Distinction	University of Georgia
2019	Top Performer	Penn State University
2019	Top Performer	University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale
2019	Perfect Score all Season	Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2019	Best of the Best	University of Georgia
2019	Leader of the Pack - Summer	North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2019	Leader of the Pack - Early Summer	North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum

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