Pentas plants, or Pentas lanceolata, can become leggy if you don't stay on top of pruning. You'll know it's time to cut these plants back when a few of the branches are taller than the rest of the ...

Pentas (Pentas lanceolata) also known as Egyptian star clusters or star flowers, are stunning plants with vibrant bursts of color famed for their summer-long blooms. This easy-to-care-for ...

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice about pruning cold-damaged plants, good vegetable crops for first-time gardeners and when it is safe to eat citrus after a freeze.

Should plants grow larger than desired, pentas are very tolerant of pruning. Simply cut the plants back as needed to control their size. (Pentas root easily from cuttings, ...