Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Turpentine bush
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In German
Aguirre
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
Aguirre
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
Aguirre
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
Αγκίρε
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
Aguirre
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Aguirre
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Aguirre
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Ericameria
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aguirre and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Aguirre and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aguirre and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Aguirre and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aguirre and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Aguirre and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.