{"product_id":"pentas-white-plant-star-flower","title":"Pentas White Plant | Pentas lanceolata | White Star Flower","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePentas White Plant – Pentas lanceolata (White Star Flower)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure white star-shaped blooms that butterflies simply cannot resist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pentas White is one of the most reliable and rewarding butterfly garden plants available — producing dense clusters of pure white star-shaped flowers almost continuously throughout the year. Compact, low maintenance, and equally at home in garden borders, terrace pots, and balcony planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Pentas White?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense clusters of pure white star-shaped flowers — nearly year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the top butterfly attracting plants in Kerala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and tidy habit — ideal for pots, borders, and balconies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance and heat tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies, bees, and sunbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent value — continuous colour at an affordable price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePentas lanceolata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePentas, Star Flower, Egyptian Star Cluster, Star Cluster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen tropical flowering shrub \/ perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact, bushy, upright\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFragrance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild, sweet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade (4–6 hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — allow top inch to dry between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining, fertile potting mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced NPK monthly; bloom booster during flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContainer Suitable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — 8–12 inch pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscaping Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorders, terrace pots, balcony planters, butterfly gardens, mass planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHSN Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06029090\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBB-OFP-PNW-016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia (Kerala)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun to partial shade. At least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering. More sun equals more blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Avoid overwatering — good drainage is essential. Drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a well-draining, fertile potting mix. Slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0) promotes best growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply balanced NPK (10-10-10) monthly. Use a bloom booster (high phosphorus) during active flowering to maximise cluster density.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flower clusters regularly to encourage continuous blooming. Light pruning keeps the plant compact and bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally pest-resistant. Watch for aphids and spider mites in dry conditions — treat with neem oil spray. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Good air circulation reduces fungal risk during monsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePentas White is a versatile front-of-border plant, container specimen, and butterfly garden staple. The white variety creates a clean, elegant display and pairs beautifully with coloured Pentas varieties, Cuphea, and Lantana for a vibrant mixed butterfly garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDispatched as a healthy nursery-grown sapling in a secure grow bag. Packed with moisture-retaining media and protective cushioning for safe transit. Ships PAN India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKerala orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e ₹80 per kg. Most plants weigh approximately 1 kg packed. Actual shipping charged by packed weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutside Kerala:\u003c\/strong\u003e No refund, replacement or compensation for courier damage, transit stress, delays or plant condition on arrival. Returned shipments due to unavailable customer, incorrect address, refusal, locked premises or courier non-response are non-refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTrust \u0026amp; Commercial\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Nursery Fresh Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Healthy Plant Dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Secure Packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Expert Growing Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ WhatsApp Assistance Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Bulk Orders Welcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Landscaping Projects Supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Wholesale Supply Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Export Enquiries Welcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Contract Growing Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Private Labelling Available Subject to MOQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Commercial Quotations Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLegal Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants are living products and natural variation is expected. Images are representative only. Minor leaf loss, branch damage, transplant shock, colour variation, flowering variation and growth differences are not defects. The buyer\/importer is solely responsible for all import permits, quarantine approvals, phytosanitary compliance, customs clearance, duties, taxes and destination-country regulations. Blueberry Botanicals may assist in obtaining export and phytosanitary documents at additional cost where available but does not guarantee customs clearance or import approval. No liability is accepted for customs rejection, seizure, delays, quarantine actions, courier damage, weather damage, plant stress, transit losses or regulatory restrictions. Maximum liability shall never exceed the original purchase value paid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDoes Pentas White grow well in Kerala?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Pentas thrives in Kerala’s warm, tropical climate and blooms almost continuously throughout the year with minimal care.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs Pentas White good for butterfly gardens?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAbsolutely — Pentas is one of the top butterfly attracting plants. Its nectar-rich star flowers attract butterflies, bees, and sunbirds throughout the day.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan I grow Pentas in a pot on my balcony?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — use an 8–12 inch pot with good drainage. Pentas is one of the best compact flowering plants for balcony and terrace containers.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow often does Pentas bloom?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIn tropical climates, Pentas blooms almost continuously with adequate sunlight and regular deadheading of spent flower clusters.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is the HSN code for Pentas plant?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHSN code 06029090 — Other live plants, cuttings and slips.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRegulatory Compliance – Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product complies with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeign Trade (Development \u0026amp; Regulation) Act, 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExport Inspection Council (EIC) of India Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsumer Protection Act, 2019 (India)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCITES Regulations (where applicable for protected species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhytosanitary Certificate requirements as per destination country norms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgricultural \u0026amp; Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blueberry Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49718928572666,"sku":"BB-OFP-PNW-016","price":160.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4537\/4202\/files\/pentas-white-plant-pentas-lanceolata-white-star-flower-f.webp?v=1784373357","url":"https:\/\/www.blueberrybotanicals.in\/kn\/products\/pentas-white-plant-star-flower","provider":"Blueberry Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}