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- Star of Egypt (Penta) is not hardy
- Star of Egypt is not hardy
- Rest break after flowering
- So hibernate or summer a star of Egypt properly
- Summer outside of Egypt
- Tips
The star of Egypt can only be outside in summer
Star of Egypt (Penta) is not hardy
Star of Egypt is a rarely used name for a houseplant, which is usually kept one-year-old. The flower is not hardy and must be wintered frost-free. This effort is not always worthwhile.
Star of Egypt is not hardy
As a tropical plant, the star of Egypt is not hardy and should not be exposed to low temperatures.
Mostly the flower is pulled only one year, because the wintering is not worthwhile. If you want to try to pull a star from Egypt for several years, this only works if you provide ideal conditions after flowering.
Rest break after flowering
After flowering, the star of Egypt needs a longer rest period if it is to flower again in the following year. Depending on the season, keep the plant slightly cooler for about eight weeks. Only water so much that the root ball does not dry out completely. Do not fertilize during the resting phase.
So hibernate or summer a star of Egypt properly
Since the star of Egypt is not hardy, you must place it in winter in a place where the temperatures do not drop below eight degrees. Ideal wintering temperatures are between 10 and 15 degrees.
Make sure that there is sufficient humidity during this time. If necessary, spray the leaves with water or open open water bowls.
If the star of Egypt is blooming, do not spray the flowers with water.
Summer outside of Egypt
The star of Egypt does not tolerate any cold, but in summer it appreciates a place in the open air. He then prefers a location that is airy and partially shaded. Direct sunshine at lunchtime does not get him so well.
If you have a penta in the house in the summer, do not place it in a flower window facing south because the sun is too bright here.
In summer, temperatures should be around 20 degrees.
Tips
The star of Egypt is a houseplant native to tropical regions of Africa and Arabia. It flowers all year round, but is usually sold in the fall as a flowering plant.