Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Madagascar
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
In German
Cotyledon
Vinca
In French
Cotyledon
Vinca
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Vinca
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Vinca
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Vinca
In Latin
Cotyledon
Galium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Crassulaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Catharanthus
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Vinca
Season and care of Cotyledon and Vinca is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Vinca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Vinca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Vinca Physical Information
Cotyledon and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Vinca are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cotyledon and Vinca
Care of Cotyledon and Vinca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.