Pentas White Plant – Pentas lanceolata (White Star Flower)

Pure white star-shaped blooms that butterflies simply cannot resist. 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.

Why Grow Pentas White?

• Dense clusters of pure white star-shaped flowers — nearly year-round
• One of the top butterfly attracting plants in Kerala
• Compact and tidy habit — ideal for pots, borders, and balconies
• Low maintenance and heat tolerant
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and sunbirds
• Excellent value — continuous colour at an affordable price

Plant Details

Care Guide

Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. At least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering. More sun equals more blooms.

Watering: Water moderately. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Avoid overwatering — good drainage is essential. Drought-tolerant once established.

Soil: Use a well-draining, fertile potting mix. Slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0) promotes best growth.

Fertilizing: Apply balanced NPK (10-10-10) monthly. Use a bloom booster (high phosphorus) during active flowering to maximise cluster density.

Pruning: Deadhead spent flower clusters regularly to encourage continuous blooming. Light pruning keeps the plant compact and bushy.

Pest & Disease Guide

Generally 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.

Landscaping Uses

Pentas 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.

Shipping & Packaging

Dispatched 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.

Kerala orders: ₹80 per kg. Most plants weigh approximately 1 kg packed. Actual shipping charged by packed weight.

Outside Kerala: 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.

Trust & Commercial

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• ✓ Bulk Orders Welcome
• ✓ Landscaping Projects Supported
• ✓ Wholesale Supply Available
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• ✓ Contract Growing Available
• ✓ Private Labelling Available Subject to MOQ
• ✓ Commercial Quotations Available

Legal Disclaimer

Plants 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pentas White grow well in Kerala?

Yes — Pentas thrives in Kerala’s warm, tropical climate and blooms almost continuously throughout the year with minimal care.

Is Pentas White good for butterfly gardens?

Absolutely — Pentas is one of the top butterfly attracting plants. Its nectar-rich star flowers attract butterflies, bees, and sunbirds throughout the day.

Can I grow Pentas in a pot on my balcony?

Yes — use an 8–12 inch pot with good drainage. Pentas is one of the best compact flowering plants for balcony and terrace containers.

How often does Pentas bloom?

In tropical climates, Pentas blooms almost continuously with adequate sunlight and regular deadheading of spent flower clusters.

What is the HSN code for Pentas plant?

HSN code 06029090 — Other live plants, cuttings and slips.

Regulatory Compliance – Live Plants

This product complies with:

• Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003
• Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992
• Export Inspection Council (EIC) of India Guidelines
• Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (India)
• CITES Regulations (where applicable for protected species)
• Phytosanitary Certificate requirements as per destination country norms
• Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Guidelines