Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
-
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
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
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Earth Star
Periwinkle
In German
Erdstern
Immergrün
In French
Terre étoile
Pervenche
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Bígaro
In Greek
γη αστεριών
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Mirta
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Barwinek
In Latin
terra, stella
Periwinkle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Mollusca
Class
Liliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Bromeliales
Geraniales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Earth Star and Periwinkle
Season and care of Earth Star and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Earth Star is and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Earth Star and Periwinkle Physical Information
Earth Star and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Periwinkle are as follows:
Care of Earth Star and Periwinkle
Care of Earth Star and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Earth Star 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.