Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Not Available
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Star Cactus
Periwinkle
In German
Star Cactus
Immergrün
In French
Star Cactus
Pervenche
In Spanish
Star Cactus
Bígaro
In Greek
Star Cactus
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
Mirta
In Polish
Star Cactus
Barwinek
In Latin
Star Cactus
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Periwinkle
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Periwinkle season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Periwinkle Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Periwinkle are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Periwinkle
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.