Pentapetes phoenicea

Copper Cups, Scarlet Mallow, Noon flower, Copper tips, Midday Flower

Message of the Flower

Vigilance

The Mother’s Comment

Indispensable for all true progress.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Vigilance means to be awake, to be on one's guard, to be sincere—never to be taken by surprise. When you want to do sadhana, at each moment of your life, there is a choice between taking a step that leads to the goal and falling asleep or sometimes even going backwards, telling yourself, "Oh, later on, not immediately"—sitting down on the way.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1929 - 1931: Vigilance

Colour

Red orange

Family

Malvaceae

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Medium-sized flowers

Flower Texture

Smooth, somewhat delicate

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radial symmetry

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Leaves are toothed at the margins. Slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plant

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

Blooms in the afternoon, hence the name "noon flower"

Climate

Tropical and subtropical climates

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil

Soil Type

Adaptable, prefers well-drained soil

Temperature Ranges

Warm climates

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Not specifically prone to any major pests or diseases

Pollinators

Attracts bees and butterflies

Habitat

Native to tropical South Asia, including rice fields where it may be considered a weed.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Valued for its striking flowers and used in gardens

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered

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