Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
not available
Habitat
Islands
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Enkianthus
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Vinca
In German
Enkianthus
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
Enkianthus
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
Enkianthus
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Enkianthus
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Enkianthus
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Ericaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Vicieae
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Enkianthus and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Enkianthus and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Enkianthus and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Enkianthus and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus 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.