Penta Genus_Chinese Evergreen Common Name(s): Turtle Shell Hoya

Common Name(s): Turtle Shell Hoya

Shingle Vine

with clear hued speckled blotches almost camouflaging the whole leaf

The plant may bear small cream-colored flower cones in season

It prefers temperatures between 68–82°F and adapts well to a wide range of water conditions

Penta Genus_Chinese Evergreen Common Name(s): Turtle Shell HoyaBotanical Name: Pentas lanceolata Common Names: Egyptian star cluster; star flower Description: Pentas are upright, herbaceous perennials that can grow up to 6 ft (1. 8 m) tall and wide in their native grasslands of East Africa and Yemen. In backyard gardens, they are usually 12 ft (3060 cm) tall, but can grow larger with flower clusters up to 5 in (13 cm) in diameter. Pentas have simple leaves with prominent veins on the underside and may be