Borneo Pentace Plant Care

Borneo Pentace (Pentace borneensis) belongs to the Malvaceae family within the Pentace genus. Borneo Pentace is native to Borneo. Borneo Pentace is also known as Bornean Pentace.

Borneo Pentace displays a tall, upright shrub growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Borneo Pentace produces large, showy blooms in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Borneo Pentace every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Borneo Pentace thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Pentace borneensis tolerates temperatures of 65–80°F. Borneo Pentace prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Loamy, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Borneo Pentace to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Borneo Pentace every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and loamy, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Borneo Pentace is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Borneo Pentace can spread to about 3 ft (0.9 m) and reach about 5 ft (2 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.9 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Borneo Pentace while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Borneo Pentace is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Borneo Pentace can be propagated through softwood cuttings, air layering, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to malayan basswood plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Borneo Pentace is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Borneo Pentace grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Borneo Pentace is native to Borneo. In cooler regions, grow Borneo Pentace as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.