Name – Catharanthus roseus
Family – Apocynceae or dogbane
Foliage – evergreen (in warm climates)
Flowering – May to October-November
It will provide you with very cute blooming in summer. Formerly, the plant went by the names Alcea rosea and Vinca rosea. This is why the name “Vinca” pops up quite often.
The Madagascar periwinkle is native to the island of Madagascar which has a tropical climate.
Finally, bring your shrub outdoors from May to October to give it fresh air.
When in a pot, Madagascar periwinkle needs a lot of moisture. It loves resting over a tray of wet clay marbles or gravel. Indeed, this recreates its natural environment.
Madagascar periwinkle after flowering
The usual blooming season for Madagascar periwinkle extends from May to October.
Family – Apocynceae or dogbane
Foliage – evergreen (in warm climates)
Flowering – May to October-November
It will provide you with very cute blooming in summer. Formerly, the plant went by the names Alcea rosea and Vinca rosea. This is why the name “Vinca” pops up quite often.
The Madagascar periwinkle is native to the island of Madagascar which has a tropical climate.
- It therefore requires a temperature of at least 68°F (20°C) to thrive and grow.
- When growing it directly in the ground, temperatures must be high in both summer and winter.
- Planting is done in spring.
- Find a very sunny spot for it.
- Mix soil mix into your garden soil.
- Water only if the plant shows signs of dehydration, because it resists arid conditions quite well.
- Either let it die off, or bring it indoors for the winter. The pot-in-pot technique works well here.
- Avoid heat sources such as radiators.
- Protect the plant from direct sunlight during the hotter hours if placed behind a window.
Finally, bring your shrub outdoors from May to October to give it fresh air.
When in a pot, Madagascar periwinkle needs a lot of moisture. It loves resting over a tray of wet clay marbles or gravel. Indeed, this recreates its natural environment.
Madagascar periwinkle after flowering
The usual blooming season for Madagascar periwinkle extends from May to October.
- After blooming, its is best to winterize your plant: place it in a cooler but well-lit room.
- Ideal temperatures are around 68 to 70° F (20 to 21° C) in summer, and 50 to 60°F (10 to 15°C) in winter.
- Bring watering down to the minimum and refrain from adding fertilizer.
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