Plant profile
Pentagonia angustifolia
Pentagonia angustifolia C.M.Taylor
A tropical shrub for outdoor growing in warm climates, with long, narrow leaves. Grow it in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, and protect it from cold.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Life form: shrub or small tree. Can remain as a woody bush or gain tree-like stature.
- Climate
- Humid tropical regions define its comfort.
- Origin / area
- Documented area of origin: Panama to Colombia.
Recommended products for Pentagonia angustifolia
Basic care
- Watering
- Soil shouldn’t be soggy, but should feel fresh to the touch.
- Light
- Prefers plentiful soft light for most of the day.
- Temperature
- Protect from hard cold, especially in pots.
- Humidity
- If heating dries the air hard, add humidity gently.
Pet toxicity
With pets at home, place it high up or in a closed room.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15486228) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (5334737) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (325611-2) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000336337) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).