Azalea

Madagascar Periwinkle

About Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle

Azalea

Madagascar Periwinkle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tender Perennial

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Number of Varieties

1050

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Habitat

Forests

subtropical regions, Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-119-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm15.20 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Red, Pink, Peach

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Elliptic and Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Butterflies

Allergy

Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

CATHARANTHUS roseus

Common Name

Evergreen Azalea

Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca

In Hindi

Azalea

Vinca

In German

Azalee

Rosafarbene Catharanthe

In French

azalée

Pervenche de Madagascar

In Spanish

azalea

Catharanthus roseus

In Greek

αζάλεα

Catharanthus roseus

In Portuguese

Azalea

Catharanthus roseus

In Polish

azalia

Katarantus różowy

In Latin

Azalea

Catharanthus roseus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Gentianales

Family

Ericaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Vicieae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

10248

1 27800

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Properties of Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle

Wondering what are the properties of Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle? We provide you with everything About Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle. Azalea doesn't have thorns and Madagascar Periwinkle doesn't have thorns. Also Azalea does not have fragrant flowers. Azalea has allergic reactions like and Madagascar Periwinkle has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle

Season and care of Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.

Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information

Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:

Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle

Care of Azalea and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Azalea 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.