Nightfall Pentapetes phoenicea is an annual grass flower native to tropical Asia.
It likes warmth and sufficient sunshine, a humid environment, and fertile, loose loam; it is not cold-tolerant and can self-sow.
Because the flower is shaped like a copper coin and blooms during the day and withers at night, it is called “night-falling money flower”. It is also called money flower and noon flower. What is attractive is its bright red “money” flowers, with 5 saucer-shaped petals, growing on the top of the branches or leaf axils. The flowering period is from July to October. Capsule nearly spherical. The plant height is about 60 cm, with upright stems and few branches. The leaves are alternate, strip-lanceolate, and have 3 lobes at the base. The plant is medium-sized, and although the flowers fell off on the same day, there are many buds, blooming continuously, and “money” hanging all over the plant.
The bright red flowers and green leaves present a warm atmosphere. In addition, its auspicious name has the meaning of “the goddess throws money on a moonlit night”, giving people hope, happiness and association… It is famous for its beautiful flowers, so it is favored by people. It is mostly grown as Youlite potted plants, or planted in courtyards, roadside and flower borders, all with attractive beauty. .